Charge RN, Jewish Hospital, PACU, 9a-6:30p
UofL Health, Louisville, KY, United States
200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202
9A - 6:30P (United States of America)
The Charge Nurse plays a pivotal leadership role in supporting the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Director in the day‑to‑day operations of the unit. This includes active involvement in staff scheduling, patient and preceptor assignments, resource management and performance evaluations. The Charge Nurse also champions quality improvement initiatives, ensuring that care delivery aligns with best practices and organizational goals.
As a clinical and professional resource, the Charge Nurse provides guidance, mentorship and education to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and informed care environment. This role is instrumental in driving service excellence, engaging in service recovery efforts and promoting a culture of compassion and responsiveness for both internal and external stakeholders.
Beyond daily operations, the Charge Nurse serves as a visible role model for professional nursing practice. This includes active participation in departmental initiatives such as the pursuit of Magnet® designation and representation on organizational committees. Through their leadership, presence and advocacy, the Charge Nurse helps shape a high‑performing, patient‑centered care culture.
Essential Functions
Actively contribute to evaluating and efficiently fulfilling staffing and resource needs within the department’s budget.
Collaborate with unit nursing leadership to make thoughtful preceptor and nurse assignments, ensuring patients are cared for by staff with suitable expertise and patient acuity.
Takes ownership of unit operations on a shift‑by‑shift basis to maintain seamless and effective care delivery.
Serve as a role model for staff regarding customer relations, monitor unit customer service and intervene as necessary; round on internal and external customers based on unit requirements.
Participate in employee evaluations, counsel and coach employees, implement disciplinary processes according to policy, including time and attendance issues, maintain knowledge of regulatory standards and ensure staff adhere to all department and facility policies.
Participate in the review and investigation of occurrence reports; intervene and develop action plans for actual events and near misses and share the results with staff.
Act as a clinical resource and may assist with education and dispense education for staff as needed. May be responsible for interviewing, scheduling, expediting patient flow, promoting efficiency within the unit and managing productivity.
Other Functions
Consistently uphold the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 6 months frontline patient care experience (Required)
One year of frontline patient care experience (Preferred)
Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required).
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Preferred) unless the role is within a department where it is a mandatory requirement.
National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained, if not held at time of hire (Preferred).
Note: Additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit.
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9A - 6:30P (United States of America)
The Charge Nurse plays a pivotal leadership role in supporting the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Director in the day‑to‑day operations of the unit. This includes active involvement in staff scheduling, patient and preceptor assignments, resource management and performance evaluations. The Charge Nurse also champions quality improvement initiatives, ensuring that care delivery aligns with best practices and organizational goals.
As a clinical and professional resource, the Charge Nurse provides guidance, mentorship and education to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and informed care environment. This role is instrumental in driving service excellence, engaging in service recovery efforts and promoting a culture of compassion and responsiveness for both internal and external stakeholders.
Beyond daily operations, the Charge Nurse serves as a visible role model for professional nursing practice. This includes active participation in departmental initiatives such as the pursuit of Magnet® designation and representation on organizational committees. Through their leadership, presence and advocacy, the Charge Nurse helps shape a high‑performing, patient‑centered care culture.
Essential Functions
Actively contribute to evaluating and efficiently fulfilling staffing and resource needs within the department’s budget.
Collaborate with unit nursing leadership to make thoughtful preceptor and nurse assignments, ensuring patients are cared for by staff with suitable expertise and patient acuity.
Takes ownership of unit operations on a shift‑by‑shift basis to maintain seamless and effective care delivery.
Serve as a role model for staff regarding customer relations, monitor unit customer service and intervene as necessary; round on internal and external customers based on unit requirements.
Participate in employee evaluations, counsel and coach employees, implement disciplinary processes according to policy, including time and attendance issues, maintain knowledge of regulatory standards and ensure staff adhere to all department and facility policies.
Participate in the review and investigation of occurrence reports; intervene and develop action plans for actual events and near misses and share the results with staff.
Act as a clinical resource and may assist with education and dispense education for staff as needed. May be responsible for interviewing, scheduling, expediting patient flow, promoting efficiency within the unit and managing productivity.
Other Functions
Consistently uphold the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 6 months frontline patient care experience (Required)
One year of frontline patient care experience (Preferred)
Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required).
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Preferred) unless the role is within a department where it is a mandatory requirement.
National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained, if not held at time of hire (Preferred).
Note: Additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit.
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