RN-Charge ED (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

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About The Position

Enloe Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for its Emergency Department. Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center in Northern California whose mission is to elevate the health of the communities it serves. As a Planetree organization, Enloe emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care, human connection, and mutual support.

The Charge Nurse is a licensed professional who ensures that the unit operates smoothly in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic plan. As a first-line leader, the Charge Nurse maintains clinical competence and technical skill, manages human resources, and exercises critical decision-making. The role includes supporting employee engagement, patient experience, physician and hospital alignment, and financial stewardship.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with 12-hour shifts and variable days off, totaling 72 hours per pay period. The compensation range is $63.06–$85.14; the rate is based on applicable experience.

Requirements

• At least one year of clinical experience as an Emergency Department RN.
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current MICN (Mobile Intensive Care Nurse) certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• Current ENPC certification (department tracks).
• Current TNCC certification (department tracks).
• Demonstrate ongoing clinical and leadership competency as defined by the Charge Nurse Annual Competency Assessment Tool.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a nursing-related field.
• Two years of experience as an Emergency Department RN.
• Relief Charge Nurse experience.
• Current critical care certification, such as CEN, CFRN, CCRN, or TCRN.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Emergency Department’s operations flow smoothly in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic plan.
• Maintain clinical competence, technical skill, human resource management capability, and critical decision-making.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and compliance with employment requirements.
• Communicate and support organizational mission, vision, and initiatives.
• Mentor and develop staff, recognize and acknowledge staff efforts, and manage personnel challenges.
• Participate in and promote employee engagement action plans.
• Support initiatives to improve HCAHPS, quality indicators, and patient-centered care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, patient privacy, and patient safety.
• Collaborate and communicate appropriately with physicians and support initiatives to improve physician alignment.
• Effectively manage daily productivity and resources.
• Demonstrate ongoing clinical and leadership competency as defined by the Charge Nurse Annual Competency Assessment Tool.

Benefits

• $0-premium medical plan, including vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off plan that begins accruing immediately and can be used as it is earned.
• Extended Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

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