Emergency - Charge RN - Full Time - 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM- NEW PAY RATES
Wilson Health•Sidney, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Wilson Health is seeking a direct hire Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse) for its Emergency Department in Sidney, Ohio. This role involves both direct patient care and management responsibilities to ensure the efficient operation of the department. The Emergency Department serves patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced environment that requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, medical staff, and employee groups
Nice To Haves
- ACLS required within one (1) year of hire
- PALS and TNCC certification required within two (2) years of hire
Responsibilities
- Making staffing assignments based on the total nursing needs of patients.
- Coordinating assignments according to patient census and acuity, considering staffing resources, staff skill level, needs of orientees, and continuity of care.
- Reassigning staff in response to changing department needs and reflecting changes on the daily assignment sheet.
- Reviewing staffing for the current and upcoming shifts.
- Receiving notification of staff sickness or absence and communicating with the nursing supervisor/manager.
- Coordinating the filling of staffing vacancies with nursing supervision.
- Coordinating patient flow within the department based on nursing staff availability, room availability, and equipment needs.
- Communicating with team members, medical staff, and nursing supervision regarding patient status updates and department issues.
- Notifying the nursing supervisor immediately of urgent problems or occurrences.
- Communicating equipment and supply needs to appropriate departments or nursing supervision.
- Reporting equipment failures to BioMed/Plant Operations for repair.
- Facilitating student experiences on the unit.
- Coordinating lunch relief for staff.
- Communicating admissions to the nursing supervisor from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. for room assignments; coordinating room assignments with appropriate units during 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. shift unless otherwise directed.
- Completing the assignment sheet and providing report to the oncoming Charge Nurse, including patient status and unit conditions.
- Providing functional work direction to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and clerical staff.
- Performing additional duties as assigned within scope of responsibility.
Benefits
- Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic (Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program beginning day one
- Medical Insurance (Choice of two High Deductible Health Plan options or a PPO)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA with employer contribution for eligible health plans
- FSA for medical and dependent care expenses
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Industry-leading retirement plan – employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
