RN Charge Nurse - ED - Full Time (Days)

Titus Regional Medical Center•Mount Pleasant, TX

15h

About The Position

The Emergency Department Charge Nurse is a key frontline leader responsible for coordinating patient care activities and nursing staff during assigned shifts. The Charge Nurse supports safe, high-quality emergency care delivery, facilitates staff communication, promotes a positive patient and family experience, and ensures compliance with documentation and departmental policies. This role serves as a liaison between staff and management and plays a critical part in daily departmental operations.

Requirements

2 years of emergency nursing experience preferred
Prior charge nurse or team lead experience preferred
Strong critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills
Effective communication and conflict resolution abilities
Commitment to patient-centered and family-inclusive care
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred
Current RN license in the State of Texas
BLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire date required.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within 90 Days of hire date.
PALS/ENPC (Pediatric Advanced Life Support/Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) required within 6 months of hire date.
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Leads by example in promoting compassionate, respectful, and timely care.
Engages in service recovery efforts and resolves patient or family concerns as they arise.
Supports staff in using ICARE, purposeful rounding, and communication best practices.
Promotes a calm and supportive environment during times of high volume or acuity.
Supervises nursing and support staff during the shift, ensuring adequate coverage and effective d-delegation.
Conducts a daily huddle with the ED team prior to each shift to communicate priorities, anticipated challenges, and key updates.
Acts as a clinical resource and mentor for less experienced staff.
Facilitates teamwork and promotes a collaborative environment among providers and staff.
Assists in managing patient flow and room assignments to maintain throughput and reduce wait times.
Monitors for delays in care, diagnostic testing, and dispositions, and works with the interdisciplinary team to resolve issues.
Coordinates with EMS, triage, and inpatient units to support continuity of care and transitions.
Monitors for required documentation being completed accurately and in a timely manner by nursing staff.
Provides real-time feedback to staff on documentation deficiencies or quality concerns.
Assists with chart reviews and audits as requested by the Clinical Coordinator or ED Director.
Supports adherence to departmental policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards.
Other duties as assigned
Acts as a primary point of contact for staff concerns and escalates issues appropriately to leadership.
Promotes open communication and professionalism in all interactions.
Documents shift events, incidents, and staff needs in appropriate shift logs or communication tools.