Charge Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit

Mercy Fort Smith, Arkansas, US

About the Role

Mercy is seeking a Charge RN for our Stepdown unit on night shift. In this leadership role, you will coordinate patient care, assign staff, and serve as a clinical resource for the team. You’ll oversee complex stepdown patients, monitor condition changes, support evidence-based practice, and ensure safe staffing and throughput. The Charge RN collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, mentors bedside nurses, and promotes Mercy’s culture of compassion, respect, and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of quality and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient care in stepdown unit
  • Assign staff and supervise nursing team
  • Mentor bedside nurses and ensure quality

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with leadership experience
  • Nursing leadership/Charge Nurse experience
  • Stepdown unit experience preferred

Required Skills

nursing leadership clinical supervision patient care coordination evidence-based practice team communication

Keywords

charge nurse stepdown nursing leadership clinical resource patient care

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