Provide direct patient care while supervising nursing staff on shift, manage staffing assignments and patient acuity, support onboarding/training, assist Nurse Manager with scheduling and administrative tasks, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and act as a clinical resource and escalation point.
About Frontline Health Staffing
Frontline Health Staffing partners with healthcare facilities to connect skilled, compassionate clinical professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We are currently seeking an experienced Charge Nurse to join a valued client facility.
Position SummaryThe Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and oversight on their assigned unit or shift, supporting nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and assisting the Nurse Manager with daily operations. This role combines hands-on patient care with supervisory responsibilities, serving as a key point of contact for staff, patients, and families during the shift.
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care and clinical support in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations
- Supervise, direct, and support nursing staff (RNs, LVNs/LPNs, CNAs) during assigned shifts
- Serve as a resource for staff regarding clinical questions, escalations, and patient care decisions
- Assist with staffing assignments, breaks, and shift coverage to ensure appropriate staffing ratios
- Monitor patient census, acuity, and care needs, adjusting staff assignments as necessary
- Support onboarding, training, and mentorship of new and existing staff
- Assist the Nurse Manager with performance monitoring, scheduling, and administrative duties
- Respond to and help resolve patient, family, or staff concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards
- Participate in audits, chart reviews, and quality improvement initiatives as needed
- Communicate effectively with physicians, ancillary staff, and other departments
- Step into Nurse Manager duties in their absence, as needed
- Current, active RN or LVN/LPN license in good standing (per facility/state requirements)
- Minimum [2 years] of clinical nursing experience; prior charge or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS/other certifications may be required depending on unit
- Working knowledge of healthcare regulations and facility policies
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
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