RN Charge CNL

At Sahuarita Hospital, we come together to serve the community and surrounding areas! Join a strong team and welcoming work environment on our 14 bed Emergency Room. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive company who values their employees' as a team and individuals, encourages work/life balance, and fosters opportunities for professional growth!

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required
• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Benefits

Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments. We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is an 18-bed neighborhood hospital offering medical/surgical inpatient beds, two operating rooms and a 14-bed emergency room. Our focus is on providing safe, patient-centered care to our community and each employee is valued for their contribution, whether caring for patients or supporting the operations of the hospital. We're proud to be creating a fun, collaborative culture that encourages our team to do their best work. Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.