Charge Nurse PACU Recovery FT Days

Company: Saint Francis Hospital
Location: Memphis
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

St. Francis Hospital Memphis Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women's Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry. Charge Nurse Recovery Full Time Days Position Summary The Charge Nurse is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of a department (s) to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational and medical staff goals. Responsible for promoting the efficient operations to provide effective nursing care of a designated department (s). Manages the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager/Director. Job Responsibilities Assists with recruiting and training of new hires. Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers. Assists with Tempo and staff meetings. Assists with scheduling to ensure adequate and safe coverage for the unit. Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff. Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments. Delegates appropriate tasks to appropriate personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards. Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents. Serves as a resource person on the unit; assists with patient care as needed. Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the unit, department, and Hospital. Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance. Monitors and promotes positive employee relations practices while providing leadership, support, and patient care when required. Adheres to internal controls established for department; adheres to all policies and procedures of SFH, including Target 100. Performs related duties as required Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Preferred : Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree) Experience : One year of RN experience required. Professional Requirement : RN with current applicable state licensure / permit. Certifications : • BLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions. • ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept RNs., ICU RNs, Medical Response Team RNs, Stepdown RNs, Med/Surg/Tele RNs, All Float Pool RNs, Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs, PACU RNs, GI Lab RNs, Interventional Radiology RNs, Special Procedures RNs, L&D RNs, Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs, Cardiac Cath Lab RNs. • CPI - Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept. RNs, all Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept., and all Behavioral Health RNs. PALS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept. RNs, All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs must have if they will float to Emergency Department. • NRP - Required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs. Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

Keywords: Saint Francis Hospital, Jonesboro , Charge Nurse PACU Recovery FT Days, Healthcare , Memphis, Arkansas