Emergency Charge RN - Part Time/Nights

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department (ED) Charge RN is a vital leadership role within the ED, responsible for overseeing the daily operations, ensuring efficient patient flow, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care. The Charge RN coordinates nursing staff, collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and ensures that all Emergency Department policies and protocols are adhered to. This role requires strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Possession of valid license to practice as an RN in the State of NV.
BLS for healthcare providers required.
ACLS certification required.
PALS certification required.
3-5 years of experience in clinical nursing.
At least 2 years of recent ICU experience.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and routines.
Knowledge of disease processes and treatment, including psychological, environmental and physical factors that influence a patient’s well-being.
Working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing patient care and medical center operations.
Ability to supervise the department in the provision of patient care.
Ability to provide excellent and courteous customer service.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to establish priorities in solving unusual medical and administrative problems.
Ability to facilitate communication between staff and administration.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Supervisory nursing experience preferred.
ER experience preferred.
CEN and TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Emergency Department.
Ensure efficient patient flow and maintain high standards of patient care.
Coordinate nursing staff and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Ensure adherence to all Emergency Department policies and protocols.
Facilitate effective communication between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families.
Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and departmental briefings.
Create a workplace environment where staff are working toward the same essential goals and strategies.
Provide two-way communication where ideas can be shared in a non-punitive environment.
Communicate in an effective and professional manner within all interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, nursing staff and all other employees of the medical center.
Serve as a liaison between the emergency department and other hospital departments.
Maintain accurate documentation and recordkeeping to support the day-to-day activities of the department.
Accurately document shift staffing, patient assignments, staffing changes, etc.
Work with staff to ensure accuracy of documentation on events or incident reports which may be potential risk management issues.
Ensure that the emergency department operates efficiently, with optimal staffing levels and resource allocation.
Coordinate the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, ensuring timely and appropriate transitions of care.
Monitor and manage inventory levels of medications, supplies, and equipment.
Respond to emergency situations and codes, coordinating the response team as needed.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills to manage surges and MCI's, acting as incident commander until administration arrives.
Comply with EMTALA and ensure that documentation is present supporting the planning process for discharges and transfers.
Maintain standards of nursing care and implement department policies and procedures.
Assist nursing staff with developing independent problem-solving capabilities.
Stay up to date on current best practice and nursing standards of care.
Act as a resource for staff implementation when providing patient care.
Actively participate in Quality Assurance/Improvement and assist with implementation and evaluation of improvement action plan.
Forward issues to appropriate department manager in a timely manner.
Assist with follow-up to occurrence reports and medication events.
Utilize the chain of command to quickly resolve issues.
Document concerns as needed to promote follow-up.
Monitor patient care activities to ensure adherence to established protocols and standards.
Assist in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on acuity and resource availability.
Address and resolve any patient care issues or concerns that arise during the shift.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
Assist with training of staff and overseeing validation of staff’s competencies as directed by department manager.
Assist with employee performance evaluations if requested by Department Manager.
Assist with appropriate and safe staffing levels based on current acuities.
Provide coverage for vacant positions and for break relief.
Serve as the primary point of contact for nursing staff during the assigned shift.
Assign nursing staff to patients based on acuity levels and nursing competencies.
Provide guidance, support, and mentoring to nursing staff, promoting professional growth and development.
Conduct shift handoff reports, ensuring continuity of care.

Benefits

Hometown Health Medical
EyeMed Vision
Guardian Dental
Flexible Spending Account
Vanguard 401(k) with match
Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees)
Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability)
Earned Time Off
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Nevada 529 College Fund
Unum Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout
Tuition Reimbursement
Clinical Ladder
HRSA Loan Repayment Program (for qualifying positions)
Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+
Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.