Summary: Provides overall direction and general administration of the hospitals in coordination with, or in the absence of hospital administration personnel. Issues addressed typically involve: supervision of staff, public relations, safety prevention of risk exposure, patient and staff satisfaction, physician satisfaction and protection of hospital assets.

Education: Must obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three years of employment or will not be eligible to continue in the role. Coursework is completed outside of work hours. Nurses with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), hired/rehired or transferred from a non-nursing position prior to 12/1/17 are grandfathered into the role and not required to obtain BSN.

Licensure/Certification: Valid Registered Nurse License required for the State where services will be provided. Must have current BLS. Must obtain the following within the first year of employment: ACLS; NRP; and either ENPC or PALS. Must have NIH Stroke Scale certification within one year of hire. For Warsaw site, must be NRP certified within 60 days of hire.

Experience: Previous charge nurse duties or supervisory/managerial experience preferred. Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in a hospital setting.

Other Qualifications: Must have good written and verbal communication skills.