Now Hiring: Med/Surg Charge RN Nights – Poplar Bluff, MO $20k Sign-On Bonus! Why You’ll Love It Here Supportive leadership, a collaborative care team, and an environment where your voice is heard. Why You’ll Love This Role Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family, effective the first day of the month following your start date. Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to support your long-term financial goals. Student Loan Support – Student loan repayment assistance to help reduce your financial burden. Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement because we invest in your continued growth and development. Time Away – Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to rest, recharge, and maintain work-life balance. Protection & Wellness – Life and disability insurance, wellness resources, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Competitive Pay – Compensation designed to reward your expertise, experience, and dedication. National Certification Differential – Earn more for your expertise with additional compensation for nationally certified professionals, recognizing advanced skills and commitment to excellence. Company-Paid Certification Renewals – BLS, ACLS, and PALS renewals are fully covered, allowing you to maintain your credentials at no cost while focusing on delivering exceptional care. Compensation: Shift Differentials: May vary by schedule. (We encourage candidates to inquire!) What We’re Looking For – Med/Surg Charge RN Nights If the following describes you, you're a perfect fit: 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. • Maintains regular and reliable attendance. • Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications • 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required 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 • BLS - Basic Life Support required • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred