Charge Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Lancaster, New Hampshire
Weeks Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Charge Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Days)

Location: Lancaster, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Summary

The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) serves as a Specialty Team Lead responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of nurses to deliver exceptional patient care. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership skills to ensure patient care standards and operational goals are met. The RN Team Lead collaborates with healthcare professionals, manages resources, mentors nursing staff, and promotes a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care and adherence to policies.
• Coordinate daily nursing operations, including patient assignments and staff scheduling.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor, assisting staff with care plan development and delivery.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement staff development plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address complex patient needs and optimize care delivery.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of nursing staff.
• Develop and implement patient care programs and initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication among staff, patients, and families to promote satisfaction.
• Monitor and improve patient outcomes through data analysis and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage resource allocation, ensuring adequate staffing and equipment availability.
• Address and resolve clinical and operational issues promptly, escalating as necessary.
• Lead unit meetings to foster a team-oriented environment and open communication.
• Participate in budget planning and management to optimize financial efficiency.
• Advocate for continuing education and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Hampshire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management.
• Certification in leadership or nursing specialty (e.g., Nurse Executive, Clinical Nurse Leader).

Facility Overview

• 25-bed critical access hospital offering medical, surgical, and intensive care services.
• Wide variety of outpatient services including cardiac and physical rehabilitation, oncology, 24-hour emergency care, laboratory, and radiology.
• Emphasis on personalized care within a community hospital setting.
• Strong leadership and community partnership focused on holistic health, prevention, education, and accessible healthcare services.

Benefits

• Full-time medical benefits
• Health Savings Care Plan available
• Dental and vision benefits
• Life insurance including short and long-term disability

Contract Length

Permanent position (no contract length specified).

Prior Travel Experience

Not required.