Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Pay Range $36.21 - $54.31 Schedule Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24 Work Shift

Sun-Sat, 7p-7a Find Your Golden Opportunity at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Join a team where compassion, excellence, and connection guide everything we do. At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you're more than an employee. You're a valued member of a supportive organization that invests in your growth, encourages professional development, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities every day.

As a Medical Surgical Charge Nurse, you'll provide clinical leadership and operational oversight while helping ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Working alongside physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care team members, you'll coordinate daily department operations, support staff, promote efficient patient flow, and serve as a clinical resource for the Medical Surgical team.

What You'll Do

Coordinate daily Medical Surgical unit operations to support efficient, patient-centered care delivery. Assign staffing resources and patient care responsibilities based on patient acuity, census, and department needs. Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance, support, and expertise.

Monitor patient safety, quality indicators, and compliance with established standards of care. Collaborate with providers, case management, therapy services, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans. Support patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and throughput processes.

Assist with staffing adjustments, workflow coordination, and resolution of operational challenges. Promote effective communication among team members, patients, families, and providers. Support staff development, education, and professional growth initiatives.

Respond to patient care concerns and assist with complex clinical situations. Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence throughout the department. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.

Previous Medical Surgical nursing experience. Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills. Demonstrated leadership and communication abilities.

Ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a positive team culture. Preferred Qualities Previous charge nurse or leadership experience.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience with patient flow coordination and staffing oversight. Certification in Medical Surgical Nursing preferred.

Experience supporting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. What Success Looks Like Support exceptional patient care outcomes through strong clinical leadership. Promote efficient patient throughput and effective resource utilization.

Strengthen staff engagement, communication, and teamwork. Maintain a safe, high-quality care environment. Support departmental quality, safety, and patient satisfaction goals.

Serve as a trusted clinical resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams. Contribute to a positive workplace culture that promotes accountability and excellence. Consistently demonstrate GVMH's Behaviors of Excellence.

Why Join Us Opportunity to lead and influence patient care in a collaborative Medical Surgical environment. Meaningful role supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey. Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.

Supportive team culture focused on excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement. The ability to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and fellow team members every day.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and patient care activities. Regular use of clinical equipment, computer systems, and electronic medical records. Ability to respond quickly in patient care and emergency situations.

Frequent interaction with patients, families, providers, and staff. May require lifting, transferring, repositioning, or assisting patients. Education, Certifications & Licensure Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced certifications relevant to Medical Surgical nursing preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

The Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Difference Benefits That Support You At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, we offer benefits and opportunities that support your well-being, growth and long-term goals. Competitive pay and opportunities for additional incentives Generous paid time off and a focus on work-life balance Medical, dental and vision coverage Retirement benefits with employer contributions Tuition assistance to help you continue your education Career growth, leadership development and advancement opportunities Support for professional development and continuing education Employee recognition programs and a culture that values your contributions. Your Career.

Your Golden Opportunity. Join a team where compassion, excellence and connection guide the work we do everyday. At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to grow, make a meaningful impact and help deliver the Golden Standard of Care to the communities we serve.

Thank You for Your Interest in Joining Our Team