Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Community Medical Centers

$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a staff RN in the relevant area required.
  • At least 6 months of experience as a Relief Charge RN or in a leadership role is necessary.
  • Current and valid RN license for California required.
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily clinical operations in your assigned area.
  • Support care team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
  • Serve as the main liaison for physicians, staff, patients, and families.
  • Coordinate patient flow and guide staff assignments effectively.
  • Take accountability for patient safety and quality across the unit.
  • Manage regulatory compliance activities relevant to your unit.
  • Lead with purpose to enhance leadership skills and impact care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service available.
  • Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates.
  • Time and a half pay after 8 hours, with differentials for nights and weekends.
  • RN Advancement Pathway tailored for professional growth.
  • Free Continuing Education, including certifications like BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
  • Tuition reimbursement, educational programs, and scholarships provided.
  • Vacation time accrues starting from Day 1 and increases with seniority.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions offered.
  • On-demand ordering for food options available on-site.
  • Free parking with electric vehicle charging stations.
Full Job Description
Overview

Opportunities for you! 

  • Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service 
  • Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates 
  • Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas) 
  • RN Advancement Pathway for growth, built for nurses, by nurses 
  • Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS 
  • Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships 
  • Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 
  • Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions 
  • Great food options with on-demand ordering 
  • Free parking and electric charging 
Responsibilities

As a Charge Nurse at Community Health System, you oversee daily clinical operations and support your care team to ensure safe, high quality patient care. You serve as the main liaison for your assigned area, working with physicians, staff, patients and families. You’ll coordinate patient flow, guide staff assignments and take responsibility for patient safety, quality and regulatory activities across the unit. You lead with purpose, grow your leadership skills and make a visible impact every shift, supported by a team that values your voice, your judgment and your commitment to excellent care.

Qualifications Education
  • High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
  • 2 years of experience as a staff RN in the area of assignment or demonstrated competency by achieving a minimum of 35 points on the RN Competency Model Evaluation form required
  • 6 months of experience as a Relief Charge RN, or in a team leadership role required
Licenses and Certifications
  • RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
  • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

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