RN Charge Emergency Dept FT Days

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Bullhead City, AZ

88d

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (Clinical Nurse Leader) in the Emergency Department at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is a full-time position that involves working 12-hour shifts in a Level 4 Trauma 24 Bed ER. The role includes overseeing the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. The Charge Nurse collaborates with other disciplines to provide optimal care and is part of a highly supportive and engaged team. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to providing compassionate care that sets the facility apart as a regional leader in healthcare.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 90 days.
• TNCC - required within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $20K for student loan payments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree