Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_onBrigade Street, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced RN-Charge Nurse to lead nursing operations at a rural hospital in North Dakota, located outside of Bismarck. This 13-week contract role is critical for maintaining the highest level of quality patient care in a Level III (or higher) trauma setting. As the Charge Nurse, you will supervise day-to-day nursing activities, ensuring all care aligns with federal, state, and local standards while directing the facility's nursing team under the guidance of the Director of Nursing Service.
Day in the Life
Your day will be dynamic and fast-paced, characterized by frequent interruptions and the need to adapt to the unique demands of a rural healthcare environment. You will oversee patient care management through frequent nursing rounds, identifying needs and assigning responsibilities to RNs, LPNs, and auxiliary staff based on patient acuity and team skills. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to coordinating care during crisis situations, facilitating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and accompanying physicians on rounds for examinations and treatments.
You will also play a key role in team development by orienting new licensed staff and assisting with the teaching and monitoring of nursing assistants. While the role requires punctuality and adherence to professional standards, it also offers the flexibility to work beyond normal hours, including holidays and weekends, and may involve on-call status during periods of low census.
Hiring Process
Candidates must possess a current North Dakota Registered Nurse license or a compact license from a qualifying state. While specific certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, PCCN, and TNCC are required, some may be obtained during the onboarding period prior to the start date if necessary. The position requires a minimum of one year of Level III or higher trauma experience and previous Charge experience.
Equal Opportunity
FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, and training.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Brigade Street, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States
Bismarck, North Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee and evaluate patient care management through frequent nursing rounds
- check_circleOrient new licensed staff and assist with teaching and monitoring nursing assistants
- check_circleAccompany and assist physicians with rounds, examinations, treatments, and deliveries
- check_circleMaintain staff schedules and communicate pertinent information to ensure assignment completion
- check_circleFacilitate patient discharges, transfers, and admissions while setting care priorities
- check_circleAssign shift responsibilities to RNs, LPNs, and auxiliary personnel based on patient needs
- check_circleSupervise day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
Requirements
- verifiedLevel III or higher trauma experience (minimum 1 year)
- verifiedPrevious Charge experience
- verifiedBLS, ACLS, PALS, PCCN, TNCC certifications
- verifiedCurrent North Dakota RN license or compact license from qualifying state
