Charge RN - Surgical 4 (Days)

@ Mercy

Charge RN - Surgical 4 (Days)

Fort Smith, AR
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Mercy is committed to compassionate care, innovation, and teamwork. As a Charge RN, lead and support a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Current RN license in practicing state
  • BLS certification through AHA
  • At least 1 year of nursing experience

Qualifications

  • Leadership or charge nurse experience
  • Specialty certifications (ACLS, PALS, etc.)

Full job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Charge Registered Nurse utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice.

Position Details:

Charge Nurse RN

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experience eligible

NO CONTRACT REQUIRED


Join a team where your leadership and clinical expertise make a difference every day. As a Charge Nurse RN, you'll provide exceptional patient care while leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

What You'll Do

  • Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient conditions.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
  • Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
  • Administer treatments, medications, and nursing interventions.
  • Provide patient and family education to support positive outcomes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Lead daily operations by coordinating staffing, assignments, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
  • Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
  • Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure.
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

Preferred:

  • Charge nurse or leadership experience.
  • Specialty certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, OCN, CPHON, C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
  • Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and twist as needed for patient care.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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