Core Charge Nurse - Part Time​/Night Shift

Job Summary

This is a part‑time, night shift position that includes a $3/hr Charge Nurse differential. The Core Charge Nurse provides consistent, reliable leadership on night shift in the Medical‑Surgical Department. Works directly with department leadership to share information about operations, solve problems, and promote process improvement. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members;

providing physical and psychological support to patients and their designated support person(s); supervising assigned team members. Nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department and regulatory standards.

• Collaborating with the team to solve problems at the bedside, answering questions, providing education and resources or tools when necessary.
• Orientation of new employees; oversight of the preceptor/orientee process.
• Conflict management between staff.
• De‑escalation of situations with patients and visitors.
• Providing input to the Supervisors and the Director for scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Participation in the selection and training of new relief night charge nurses.
• Reporting positive and negative events that occur on night shift to department leadership.
• Participation in a committee, such as unit‑based council, which addresses departmental improvement.

• Ability to individualize high‑quality patient care.
• Excellent communication and assessment skills.
• Competent in the use of technology.
• Ability to function as a strong team leader.

• Previous acute care experience required.

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.

• Current Washington State or Multi‑State Compact RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ALS certification.
• NIHSS certification.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program