Core Charge Nurse - Full Time/Night Shift

Job Summary:

This is a full-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.

Key Responsibilities:

·         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 nigh shift to department leadership.

·         Participation in a committee, such as unit-based council, which addresses departmental improvement. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• 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.

Experience: 

• Previous acute care experience required.

Education and Training: 

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

Licensures/ Certifications: 

• Current Washington State or Multi State Compact RN license.


• Current American Heart Association BLS and ALS certification.


• NIHSS certification.

Benefits Overview:      

• 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