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Lifepoint Health

Charge Nurse (RN)

Brownsburg, IN · On-site

Charge Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) Job Type: Full Time Shift: Night 36 hour weeks (12 hour shift ... Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable ...

Lifepoint Health

Charge Nurse (RN)

Brownsburg, IN · On-site

Charge Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) Job Type: Full Time Shift: Night 36 hour weeks (12 hour shift ... Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable ...

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A Nurse In Charge is a registered nurse who is responsible for overseeing a nursing unit, department, or shift within a healthcare facility. They manage staff, coordinate patient care, handle administrative duties, and ensure that nursing standards are maintained. The Nurse In Charge often acts as a liaison between doctors, nurses, patients, and families, making critical decisions to ensure patient safety and efficient workflow. Their leadership is essential for maintaining a high standard of care and supporting the nursing team.

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To thrive as a Nurse In Charge, you need advanced clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and a nursing degree with active RN licensure, often complemented by additional management training. Familiarity with healthcare management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and scheduling software is typically required. Strong decision-making, team leadership, effective communication, and conflict resolution skills set outstanding Nurse In Charge professionals apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient patient care and smooth unit operations in healthcare settings.

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A Nurse In Charge often manages multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including overseeing patient care, coordinating staff assignments, and responding to emergencies. Common challenges include balancing administrative duties with clinical leadership, addressing staff shortages or unexpected changes in patient acuity, and ensuring clear communication among multidisciplinary teams. Effective time management and strong interpersonal skills are essential to navigate these complexities while maintaining high standards of care for patients and supporting the nursing team.

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Infographic showing various Nurse In Charge job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,367 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

Charge RN Women's Health FT Nights

Baptist Health

New Albany, IN

Full-time

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Job Description:

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Baptist Health Floyd, Women's Health Services
Full-time (36 Hours Weekly), Nights (7pm-7am)


Job Duties:

Responsible for acting as a resource nurse for the department. This is an entry-level leadership nursing position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts. The Charge Nurse will provide leadership to the staff members of the unit in the area of patient care. The Charge Nurse will work alongside the team and provide direct patient care while determining needed staffing fluctuations during shifts, responding to departmental concerns, address immediate staff issues and coordinate patient flow. The CN has immediate oversight of employees while performing the same or directly related work as those the position leads.

About the Department:

Women's Health Services is conveniently located on the same floor as the Labor and Delivery unit and is a 19-bed unit utilizing a couplet care model following the AWHONN staffing guidelines. The unit also cares for female post-operative patients who have recently undergone gynecological or bariatric procedures.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved nursing program, holding a minimum of an ASN.

Current Indiana or compact state RNLicense.

BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

NRP certification required (obtained within 6 months of hire).

S.T.A.B.L.E certification required (obtained within 12 months of hire).

Low Risk Neonatal Nursing RNC-LRN (National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties) required (obtained within 12 months of hire).

One year of nursing experience required; One year of experience in area of specialty preferred.

Professional/Specialty certification required as per unit/department standards

Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence designated organization.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits.We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.

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.

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Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

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Headquarters location

Miami, FL, US

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