Charge Registered Nurse

Frye Regional Medical Center seeks a Charge Registered Nurse to lead nursing care in a fast-paced acute care unit. If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. In this role, you'll coordinate staffing and patient assignments, oversee clinical workflow, and ensure safe, high-quality care for a diverse patient population. You will provide direct bedside care, mentor and support nursing staff, and collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Our patient-centered, community-focused culture emphasizes safety, compassion, and continuous learning, offering strong professional development and advancement opportunities within our regional health system. Lead and coordinate daily nursing operations on an acute care unit Assign staff, manage patient flow, and support safe staffing levels Provide direct patient care, assessment, and treatment interventions Oversee medication administration and clinical documentation accuracy Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on care plans Monitor quality, safety, and infection control standards Serve as clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff Support orientation and ongoing development of team members Communicate effectively with patients and families about care Escalate and respond to emergencies and changes in patient status Acute care nursing Charge nurse leadership Patient assessment Care planning and coordination Medication administration IV therapy and phlebotomy Electronic Health Records (EHR) Staff xevrcyc scheduling and assignment Clinical documentation Emergency response/rapid response Infection control practices Discharge planning Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Quality and safety compliance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in NC (or compact state) BLS certification ACLS certification preferred Specialty certification (e.g., MED-SURG, PCCN) preferred Previous charge nurse or team lead experience