Rn-Med​/Surg Charge Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: MEDICAL/SURGICAL CHARGE RN - DAY AND NIGHT SHIFT

12 HOUR SHIFTS

IMMEDIATE SUPERIORS: Chief Nursing Officer

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Indirect supervision by the House Supervisor and Nurse Manager

IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES: RN, LPN, PCT, Unit Clerk

POSITION AUTHORITY: Discretion to proceed in accordance with organizational goals and policies established by the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority and Whitfield Regional Hospital Board of Directors.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current Alabama Nursing License as a Registered Nurse. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling nursing activities during assigned shift to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to assess social and environmental needs of patients across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Capable of planning, implementing, and communicating clinical and management responsibilities effectively.
• Demonstrates leadership and maintains high performance standards as a role model.
• Handles emergency and stressful situations objectively and strategically without panic.
• Maintains professionalism and a positive outlook at all times.
• Ensures current competency through performance of job description criteria and ongoing education.
• Analyzes clinical trends, identifies staff and equipment needs within budget constraints.
• Coordinates educational needs assessment, provides in-services, and documents staff training.
• Participates in budget planning and monitors expenditures for compliance and efficiency.
• Documents patient conditions and responses accurately and concisely.
• Contributes to organizational mission by providing cost-effective, quality care and supporting financial goals.
• Collaborates on quality monitoring and evaluation activities, including scope of care, indicators, thresholds, data collection, and action implementation.
• Communicates findings and actions to relevant committees and personnel.
• Assists with fall prevention, medication safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Supports staff orientation, policy communication, and shift assignments.
• Functions as House Supervisor as needed and maintains unit updates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Alabama RN license.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one year of Medical Surgical Nursing; managerial experience preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision.
• Physical stamina for rapid, efficient work including stooping, kneeling, reaching, and standing for prolonged periods.
• Fine motor skills for handling supplies and equipment.
• Ability to safely handle exposure to temperature conditions, irritants, and sharps.

PSYCHOSOCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective communication with staff, patients, and families.
• Assertiveness balanced with professionalism.
• Friendly, cooperative, and positive attitude.