Charge Nurse (RN) Emergency
About The Position
The Emergency Department Charge Nurse (RN) supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift, determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow, provides direct patient care as needed, floats between staff to assist with problem-solving. The Charge RN may take patient assignments to meet staffing needs, evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes, responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels. Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers. Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Requirements
- Current state RN license
- Bachelor's degree or Associate degree from an accredited nursing school
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
- Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
- Provides direct patient care as needed.
- Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
- May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
- Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
- Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.
- Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
- Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible-spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical-injury insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
