Reports To: MedSurg Department Director / Chief Nursing Officer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Position Type: PRN
Position
Summary
The MedSurg RN Charge Nurse is responsible for providing clinical leadership during assigned shifts within the Medical-Surgical Unit. This role ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care while supporting nursing staff, facilitating workflow, and acting as a liaison between staff and hospital leadership. The Charge Nurse is expected to lead by example, promote teamwork, coordinate patient care assignments, and provide hands-on clinical care within scope.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
Serve as the clinical lead on the MedSurg unit during assigned shifts.
Coordinate staffing assignments based on patient acuity, census, and staff competencies.
Provide direct patient care as needed, including administering medications, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and evaluating outcomes.
Oversee and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure accurate, timely documentation and communication.
Promote adherence to infection control practices, safety protocols, and patient care standards.
Monitor documentation compliance and provide real-time coaching to staff on charting best practices.
Respond to emergencies and unusual patient conditions, escalating issues appropriately.
Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
Act as a preceptor for new nursing staff and mentor for team development.
Identify opportunities for quality improvement and communicate observations to nursing leadership.
Participate in audits, shift huddles, and daily safety briefings.
Monitor supply usage and equipment functionality, ensuring availability for clinical needs.
Report staffing, clinical, or operational concerns to the MedSurg Manager and/or CNO.
Minimum
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas (or compact state).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required or obtained within 6 months of hire.• Minimum 1 years of recent acute care experience, preferably in MedSurg.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage staff during high-pressure situations.
Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation practices.
Preferred
Qualifications
Prior experience in a charge nurse or leadership capacity.
NIH Stroke Scale certification.
Experience in a Critical Access Hospital setting.
Physical
Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Must be able to lift and support at least 50 lbs.
Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies.
Schedule
12-hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
Core Values
Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and service excellence.
Teamwork, accountability, and respect for patients and peers.
Minimum
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas (or compact state).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
Minimum 1 years of recent acute care experience, preferably in MedSurg.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage staff during high-pressure situations.
Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation practices.
The MedSurg RN will function as Charge Nurse and/or staff nurse as needed. RN is responsible for providing clinical leadership during assigned shifts within the Medical-Surgical Unit. This role ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care while supporting nursing staff, facilitating workflow, and acting as a liaison between staff and hospital leadership. The RN is expected to lead by example, promote teamwork, coordinate patient care assignments, and provide hands-on clinical care within scope.
Application details and notices
Work Environment
Fast-paced, team-oriented acute care hospital unit.
Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and biohazards.
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas (or compact state).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required or obtained within 6 months of hire.• Minimum 1 years of recent acute care experience, preferably in MedSurg.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage staff during high-pressure situations.
Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation practices.
Prior experience in a charge nurse or leadership capacity.
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NIH Stroke Scale certification.
Experience in a Critical Access Hospital setting.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Must be able to lift and support at least 50 lbs.
Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
Minimum 1 years of recent acute care experience, preferably in MedSurg.
The MedSurg RN will function as Charge Nurse and/or staff nurse as needed. RN is responsible for providing clinical leadership during assigned shifts within the Medical-Surgical Unit. This role ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care while supporting nursing staff, facilitating workflow, and acting as a liaison between staff and hospital leadership. The RN is expected to lead by example, promote teamwork, coordinate patient care assignments, and provide hands-on clinical care within scope.
Place
City
Warren, Arkansas
State price level
13% below the national average
Arkansas index 86.9, where 100 is the national average.
