Position OverviewLandmark Hospital of Joplin is seeking a dedicated, leadership-driven
Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse for our permanent, full-time staff. Landmark of Joplin operates a specialized 17-bed acute care hospital alongside a 12-bed acute rehabilitation unit, fostering a vibrant critical care atmosphere. In this role, you will lead the shift nursing team, manage workflows for medically complex patients requiring extended acute hospitalization, and maintain clinical excellence.
Sign-on Bonus:
Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus, depending entirely on your years of professional nursing experience!
Key Responsibilities- Shift Leadership: Coordinate and delegate patient care duties based on nurse competency and the needs of highly acute LTAC patients.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner actively with physicians, respiratory therapists (RT), and physical rehab staff to ensure dynamic, synchronized patient care plans.
- Clinical Oversight: Handle complex clinical assessments, manage unit workflows, step in for advanced bedside interventions, and safely oversee patient admissions and discharges.
- Family Engagement: Serve as a clinical liaison, effectively communicating and interacting with patient family members regarding care goals.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure shift-level compliance with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) standards and internal hospital quality guidelines.
Job Requirements & Qualifications- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted Missouri RN License (or valid Compact multi-state RN license).
- Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care, critical care (ICU/PCU), or LTAC experience. Prior Charge Nurse or supervisory experience.
- Clinical Acuity: Proven proficiency managing mechanical ventilation, tracheostomies, complex wound care, and titration of critical IV infusions.
Shift & Schedule- Full-Time, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours total).
- Day Shift (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM) or Night Shift (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) options available.
- Weekend and holiday rotations as designated by unit operations.
Salary & Financial Incentives- Base Pay: $30.00-$48.00 / hour, heavily dependent on your specific years of nursing experience.
- Shift Differentials: Additional +$4.00/hour shift differential for hours worked on the Night Shift!
Full-Time Employee Benefits [1]
Landmark Hospitals provides a competitive, "Fortune 500" caliber benefits package through the Aetna Health Network:
- Health & Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Fully employer-paid $25K Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) policies.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO system allowing full-time staff to accrue up to 4+ weeks of paid time off per year (up to 192 hours).
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate employer matching contribution.
- Tuition & Advancement: Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 after your first full year of employment. Dedicated financial support and a special cash bonus upon earning your CCRN Certification.
- Healthcare Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with monthly employer-paid cash contributions. Free telehealth/teletherapy household app access via Doctegrity