Charge Registered Nurse
Company : wellpath
Location : Indianapolis, IN, 46203
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Charge Registered Nurse is responsible for overseeing the total health care delivery system in their assigned nursing unit, including the collection and evaluation of health status data, nursing diagnosis, goal setting, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They provide direct supervision of patient teaching and ensure that ancillary personnel only perform services for which they are qualified. The Charge RN is accountable for the overall quality of patient care in their assigned unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising the total health care delivery system in their assigned unit, ensuring compliance with policy and procedure, and coordinating patient care with other departments.
- Monitoring nursing service, maintain accurate records, and identify potential problems, proposing corrective actions as needed.
- Assisting with staff orientation, training, and evaluations, and coordinate staffing levels to meet contractual requirements.
- Ensuring the cleanliness, maintenance, and appearance of the unit and maintain appropriate levels of medical equipment and supplies.
- Maintaining a professional atmosphere and attend monthly staff meetings as directed by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Experience
- Prefer a minimum of one-year clinical experience.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
- Current CPR Certification.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
In Indianapolis, Charge Registered Nurses often engage with underserved populations, requiring strong cultural sensitivity and adaptability. Local healthcare demands emphasize community-focused care, making this role distinct with a blend of clinical leadership and compassion tailored to regional health challenges.
Charge Registered Nurses at Wellpath navigate supervising diverse teams in high-pressure environments while ensuring compliance and quality patient care. Balancing autonomy with collaboration, they address staffing, training, and operational hurdles unique to mission-driven healthcare settings.
Beyond a current RN license and CPR certification, certifications in trauma care or psychiatric nursing can enhance a Charge RN’s profile in Indianapolis. These credentials align well with the city’s focus on vulnerable populations, increasing job competitiveness.
Charge Registered Nurses oversee unit-wide operations, coordinate patient care, and lead nursing teams, whereas regular RNs focus primarily on direct patient care. This supervisory layer demands skills in staff management, compliance monitoring, and strategic planning.
Indianapolis shows steady demand for Charge Registered Nurses, fueled by healthcare facilities serving diverse communities. While competition exists, candidates with leadership experience and specialized certifications find favorable prospects.
Yes, Wellpath provides perks like daily pay options, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and comprehensive health benefits designed to support both professional growth and personal wellbeing, fostering a balanced environment for their Charge Registered Nurses.
Charge Registered Nurses in Indianapolis typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Wellpath’s compensation aligns competitively with local market standards for clinical leadership roles.
This role often serves as a stepping stone to advanced leadership positions like Nurse Manager or Clinical Director. It cultivates critical skills in team supervision, patient care coordination, and operational oversight, essential for higher-level nursing careers.
Charge RNs at Wellpath frequently work with underserved, vulnerable populations, requiring sensitivity to social determinants of health and trauma-informed care. This demands adaptability and a compassionate approach to complex patient needs.
Wellpath emphasizes a people-first culture valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Charge Registered Nurses experience supportive teamwork, ongoing training, and autonomy within a mission-driven environment focused on compassionate care.