Charge Nurse -RN - Evening - Lower Bucks

Charge Nurse

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

If you are a dedicated and caring nurse looking to step away from the bedside into a rewarding role, please read further! We need strong nurses who are experienced and interested in working directly with clients who are being treated for substance use disorders and mental health stabilization. We constantly strive to build an amazing team tasked with caring for our clients.

While performing your day-to-day nursing duties, you will perform very little to no bedside care! This is not medical surgical nursing, ICU, or a critical care position, however, our clients do come to us at a critical time of need, and we need excellent nurses who are willing to critically think, follow policy and procedures, and work as part of a team.

If this is a career move that might interest you, feel free to apply and start your journey.

Gaudenzia's Mission:
Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

The Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing daily nursing operations within a behavioral health unit. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, supervises nursing staff, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support patient treatment and recovery.

• Required to work every other weekend as determined necessary by the Nurse Manager and scheduling needs
• Minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day) and 1 major winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day (night shift: New Year's Eve) This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather

Qualifications:

Essential

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum 2–3 years of behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience
• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Crisis Prevention/Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
• Prior experience working within a SUD

Essential Functions,

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shift Clinical Operations Management:
  Coordinates and oversees real-time nursing operations during assigned shifts. Ensures timely assessments, interventions, and adherence to clinical protocols while maintaining efficient patient flow and care delivery.
• Immediate Clinical Decision-Making & Patient Care Oversight:
  Provides on-the-spot clinical leadership, ensuring safe and appropriate care decisions. Monitors patient status, escalates concerns, and ensures timely provider involvement when needed.
• Staffing Coordination & Workflow Management;
  Assigns staff and manages workload distribution to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient operations. Facilitates smooth shift transitions and maintains continuity of care.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation Oversight:
  Ensures compliance with documentation standards, timelines, and regulatory requirements. Oversees accurate and timely entry into the electronic health record (EHR).
• Medication Management & Safety:
  Oversees medication administration practices to ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. Maintains secure medication storage and proper documentation.
• Staff Support, Training & Mentorship:
  Provides real-time guidance, education, and mentorship to nursing staff. Supports onboarding of new staff and reinforces clinical standards and best practices.
• Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care. Facilitates appointments, referrals, and communication to support treatment planning.
• Resource & Environment Management:
  Ensures availability of necessary medical supplies and equipment. Maintains a safe and compliant clinical environment, including infection control practices.
• Communication & Escalation:
  Acts as a liaison between frontline staff and leadership. Communicates operational concerns, patient issues, and staffing needs, escalating appropriately.
• Support of Leadership Functions:
  Supports Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager in operational, clinical, and quality initiatives. Assumes leadership responsibilities when designated.
• Assumes Nurse Managers duties during designated times, not to exceed more than 3 consecutive weeks unless otherwise agreed upon in writing with Human Resources
• Required to work every other weekend as determined necessary by the Nurse Manager and scheduling needs
• Minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day) and 1 major winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day (night shift: New…