Charge Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse - Women's Services 

Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift 

Your experience matters 

Northeastern Nevada Regional hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Our Women's Health team is a close-knit, compassionate group dedicated to supporting women, mothers, newborns, and families during some of life's most meaningful moments. In this collaborative environment, nurses work alongside physicians and other clinical professionals to provide attentive care through labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and women's health needs. You'll be valued for your clinical expertise, empathy, voice and supported by teammates who share your commitment to creating safe, positive experiences for families throughout Elko and the surrounding communities.

How you'll contribute 

As a Charge Nurse (RN), you'll play an important role in providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care for our patients. 

• Provide overall direction and supervision of patient care and nursing personnel on the unit.
• Consult with staff, physicians, and the Program Director regarding nursing practices and hospital policies.
• Ensure nursing staff compliance with clinical policies and procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations and the preparation of related reports.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet patient care needs.
• Implement and uphold Standards of Nursing Practice across all functions.
• Serve as the administrative representative in the absence of the Program Director.
• Proficient in assessing patient conditions and making timely determinations of patient needs.
• Implements leadership and team coordination by supervising nursing staff, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring smooth unit operations by providing direct support to all staff members.
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Facilitate and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards through engagement and support of PI and other initiatives.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 What we're looking for 

Applicants should have a current Nevada RN license (Compact License N/A in Nevada) and possess an associate's degree (BSN preferred) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support and ACLS certification is required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.
• New grads welcomed to apply!
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital 

Northeastern Nevada is a75-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care for over 18 years and is a trusted healthcare provider serving Elko and the surrounding communities. We are committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate, patient‑centered care through a collaborative team of dedicated professionals. Our hospital values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement while supporting employee growth and a positive workplace culture. Join a team that is proud to serve its community and make a meaningful impact every day.

EEOC Statement

Northeastern Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.