Emergency Services Charge Nurse
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 high-quality care. The Charge Nurse coordinates unit operations to support timely, effective patient outcomes and provides direct clinical support as needed. They serve as a resource and mentor for staff, supporting clinical skill development and guiding staff in documentation, equipment use, the nursing process, and other areas of practice. The role also involves evaluating patient care, using the Clinical Response Team when necessary, and applying critical thinking during emergent situations. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage complex workloads, and a commitment to high ethical and professional standards in a fast-paced emergency nursing environment.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensure in Arizona.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), within 12 months.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), within 12 months.
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN), within 12 months.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage complex workloads.
- Commitment to high ethical and professional standards in a fast-paced emergency nursing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing.
- Two years of RN experience within the applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse experience.
Responsibilities
- Mentor staff in competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in in-service education.
- Provide direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of patients and the department.
- Ensure standards of care are maintained.
- Coach staff to improve care.
- Evaluate care provided by staff.
- Coordinate unit operations and direct patient flow to support timely, effective patient outcomes.
- Utilize the Clinical Response Team when necessary.
Benefits
- Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days, providing debt relief and student loan assistance.
- Full-time employees may receive up to $18,000 over five years through the Education Benefit program; part-time employees may receive up to $9,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
