Emergency Services Charge Nurse

CommonSpirit Health • Chandler, AZ

14h

About The Position

The Emergency Services Charge Nurse at Chandler Regional Medical Center serves as a clinical leader in the Emergency Services department. The role oversees nursing unit activities, directs patient flow, and helps ensure consistent, high-quality care. The nurse coordinates unit operations to support timely patient outcomes and provides direct clinical support as appropriate. They serve as a resource to staff, mentor and coach team members, evaluate care, and use critical thinking in high-pressure emergency situations. The position requires strong communication, the ability to manage complex workloads, and a commitment to ethical and professional standards.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arizona.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 12 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months.
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) within 12 months.
• Strong communication skills, ability to manage complex workloads, and commitment to high ethical and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Two years of RN experience in an applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff on competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and participation in in-service education.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate to meet patient and department needs.
• Ensure standards of care are maintained.
• Coach staff to improve care.
• Evaluate care provided by staff.
• Oversee nursing unit activities and direct patient flow.
• Coordinate unit operations to support timely, effective patient outcomes.
• Use the Clinical Response Team (CRT) when necessary.

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for eligible employees after 180 days, providing debt relief and student loan assistance.
• Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 in education benefits over five years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed