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Shift Charge Nurse - Med/Surg (W2)

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Feb 13, 2026
7a-7:30p; rotating weekends and holidays
The Shift Charge Nurse has authority, responsibility, and accountability to provide clinical and administrative leadership on her/his shift.
This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

  • Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts]
  • Basic Life Support [BLS] certification required

Experience
Three (3) years current experience in relevant clinical specialty required

Current experience must be within two years of hire into the Shift Charge position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills and clinical competence in area of responsibility required.
- Additional unit-specific education requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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