Emergency Department Team Lead/Charge RN

BJC HealthCare • Florissant, MO

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About The Position

Under the direction of a manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Provides direct patient care as needed and serves as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. The role is in a high-acuity Emergency Department; emergency medicine experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• 2–5 years of experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• No supervisor experience is required.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency medicine experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• 5–10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate identification and resolution of gaps in care during hospitalization, at discharge, and in the ambulatory care setting.
• Critically assess patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establish consultations with the interprofessional team as appropriate.
• Lead the development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals, in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, and in accordance with established guidelines and nursing care standards.
• Apply expert holistic clinical knowledge and skill to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporate team and caregiver/family input, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Use and champion scientific inquiry and evidence-based practices, including supporting practice changes, recommending standards of care, conducting literature searches, and sharing knowledge from conferences or continuing education.
• Explore opportunities to advance nursing practice, such as community health events, patient or family education, advisory boards, ethics committees, adjunct faculty roles, and specialty organization leadership.
• Analyze gaps in practice standards and provide feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
• Lead evaluation of the patient and family experience and adjust care to improve satisfaction and quality.
• Perform direct patient care as needed and act as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate unit activities on a designated shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree