Emergency Room - RN, Charge

Yoakum Community Hospital•Yoakum, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Yoakum Community Hospital is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to join their team. This role involves leading the delivery of high-quality clinical care, serving as a patient advocate, and ensuring all nursing processes meet state and federal regulations. The position requires effective communication, leadership, and resource management to provide efficient, top-tier care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
Currently licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a registered nurse
CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC & TNCC certifications required

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including admission databases within 24 hours.
Conduct regular rounds to adjust care plans based on patient condition changes.
Serve as a patient advocate, involving families in the creation and daily evaluation of individualized care plans.
Maintain strict HIPAA confidentiality.
Demonstrate competency in all procedures and age-appropriate medication administration within your scope of practice.
Act as a central point of contact for the healthcare team, documenting all interventions.
Communicate clinical findings to practitioners and family members.
Serve as a role model and resource for nursing staff.
Maintain a "team-first" mentality.
Assist with staffing or temporary reassignments when needed.
Ensure all nursing processes meet state and federal regulations.
Participate in continuous quality improvement.
Adhere to hospital policies.
Respond promptly to call bells with a calm, courteous demeanor.
Ensure a dignified and respectful environment for every patient.
Effectively utilize manpower, equipment, and supplies to provide efficient, top-tier care.