RN Charge Relief, ED and Acute Care

Charge Nurse (RN) Relief, Half-Time 

Join the Ocean Beach Health Team!

Are you ready to make a difference while enjoying the beauty of the Washington Coast? Ocean Beach Health, located on the scenic Long Beach Peninsula in Pacific County, is just a short drive from Portland and Seattle and situated along the iconic Highway 101. Come work, live, and thrive in a community that values both people and place.

Why Ocean Beach Health?

At OBH, we're more than a workplace, we're a community. Here's what we offer to support you:

• Outstanding Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Time Off – 5 weeks PTO in your first year plus 10 paid holidays
• Volunteer Hours – 8 paid hours annually to give back locally
• Short-Term Disability – Support when you need it most
• Retirement Savings – 5% employer match after one year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Because your well-being matters
• And more!

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse provides professional nursing leadership during the assigned shift and supports the daily operations of the Medical/Surgical and Emergency Departments. This role is responsible for coordinating staffing, patient assignments, and departmental workflow while serving as a clinical resource to the nursing team. The Charge Nurse collaborates with management and administration to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care and may provide direct patient care as needed.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Coordinates daily patient assignments, triage nurse assignments, and staff break coverage.
• Reviews admission orders and assigns appropriate patient rooms and nursing staff.
• Monitors patient acuity and adjusts staffing levels as needed during the current shift and for upcoming shifts.
• Assists with chart reviews and supports nursing staff in completing documentation requirements.
• Participates in utilization review activities and discharge planning processes.
• Ensures quality assurance checks are completed and documented appropriately.
• Maintains accountability for departmental keys, pharmacy access, and required documentation.
• Verifies completion of patient charges at the end of each shift.
• Floats between departments as needed to support patient care and operational needs.
• Provides clinical backup for nursing staff, including triage responsibilities when necessary.
• Performs patient assessment and triage according to established standards and protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge of inpatient, outpatient, observation, and emergency department processes and documentation.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care across all age groups.
• Maintains accountability for nursing care delivered during the shift.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Serves as a patient advocate by communicating patient needs and coordinating care among the healthcare team.
• Communicates significant patient condition changes, interventions, and outcomes both verbally and in writing.
• Provides patient and family education, including discharge instructions that are clear and understandable.
• Supports and participates in quality improvement, safety, infection prevention, and environmental programs.
• Responds to emergency codes according to hospital policy.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and educational programs.
• Assists with orientation and preceptorship of new employees and nursing graduates.
• Demonstrates professional, ethical, and legal nursing practice.
• Completes all assigned training and education requirements on time.
• Contributes to a culture of Patient-Centered Care.
• Contributes to a safe work environment.
• Demonstrates commitment to the team and serves as a mentor to co-workers.
• Maintains practices of financial stewardship.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Washington.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• TEAM or TNCC certification required.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to remain flexible and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide, receive, and apply constructive feedback professionally.

For more information, contact Human Resources at Employment@OceanBeachHospital.com

Equal Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements

Ocean Beach Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, residents, and staff, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This screening includes testing for marijuana, in accordance with applicable laws and our organizational policies.