RN-Charge ED (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

4d • $63 - $85

About The Position

A Charge Nurse is a licensed professional responsible for ensuring that operations in the specific unit flow smoothly in accordance with Enloe Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Strategic Plan. As the first line of leadership, the Charge Nurse must maintain clinical competence and technical skill, manage human resources, and demonstrate critical decision-making. The role is in Enloe Health’s Emergency Department, at a Level II Trauma Center.

The Charge Nurse supports staffing, employee engagement and development, patient experience and safety, physician and hospital alignment, and effective management of daily productivity and resources. The role requires ongoing clinical and leadership competency as defined by the Charge Nurse Annual Competency Assessment Tool.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated ongoing clinical and leadership competency as defined on the Charge Nurse Annual Competency Assessment Tool.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure unit operations flow smoothly in accordance with the organization’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Strategic Plan.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and compliance with employment requirements.
• Communicate and support the mission, vision, and organizational initiatives.
• Mentor and develop staff, recognize and acknowledge their 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.
• Maintain ongoing clinical and leadership competency.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan including vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed