Summary

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse serves as the on‑shift leader for the unit, supporting safe, high‑quality care and ensuring smooth daily operations. This role provides clinical guidance to staff, promotes effective communication, and helps maintain a positive, professional practice environment. The Charge Nurse partners closely with the Nurse Manager and acts as a resource for patients, families, and the interprofessional team. This position upholds the same professional nursing standards and expectations outlined for all Registered Nurses, while adding leadership responsibilities that support patient outcomes, staff development, and unit performance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as the shift supervisor and key member of the unit’s leadership team

Provides clinical support, direction, and problem‑solving for staff throughout the shift

Rounds on patients and families to ensure safety, satisfaction, and quality care

Collaborates with the Nurse Manager on scheduling, staff development, and maintaining clinical competence

Supports a healthy professional practice environment and promotes teamwork

Ensures care delivery aligns with policies, evidence‑based standards, and the organization’s nursing mission, vision, and values

Applies strong critical thinking, clinical reasoning, organization, and leadership skills

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

Active Kentucky RN license

Minimum of two years acute‑care hospital experience

BCLS and ACLS required

PALS as required by department

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.