Holding Charge Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Holding Charge Nurse you will be a central figure in patient care, seamlessly navigating the healthcare journey to achieve optimal outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Every day, you will strategically assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum, expertly advocating for patients while collaborating with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions. In addition to the RN duties, responsibilities include facilitating day-to-day operations of the Unit. Collaborate with staff, Nurse Managers, team leaders, supervisors, and physicians to ensure quality patient care is being provided with optimum patient outcomes.

• Functions as a clinical and leadership mentor and coach to new and existing staff
• Assists with preparation and oversight of unit schedules
• Works with department management to balance schedules
• Oversees and adapts the daily staffing plan to meet the department’s needs
• Establishes patient assignments for a team of employees
• Participates in the peer interviewing process in the selection of unit staff
• Provides input and feedback to the nurse manager/department leadership regarding team performance

• Diploma in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Arkansas or multi‑state licensure with unencumbered privileges in good standing with the Arkansas Board of Nursing
• 6 months of nursing experience required (new graduates must complete a residency program before consideration for this unit)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous nursing experience in Circulating or OR

• Sign‑on bonus up to $25,000 for eligible hires
• Additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder program
• Referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance

$36.36 – $47.66 per hour

Little Rock, AR