**Job Summary and Responsibilities** As a **Medical Surgical** **Charge Nurse** at CHI St Vincent, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit. + Ability to serve as leader and teammate + Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients + High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families + Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your team + Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department + Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others _We are offering a_ **_sign on bonus up to $25,000_** _to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well_ _as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance._ **Job Requirements** + Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas + 2 years of acute care experience is required, preferably in a medical ortho/neuro setting + BLS through the **American Heart Association** is required _While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!_ **Where You'll Work** CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. **Pay Range** $36.46 - $47.76 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.