RN Charge Relief, ED and Acute Care

Ocean Beach Health•Ilwaco, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Charge Nurse (RN) Relief, Half-Time Join the Ocean Beach Health Team! Are you ready to make a difference while enjoying the beauty of the Washington Coast? Ocean Beach Health, located on the scenic Long Beach Peninsula in Pacific County, is just a short drive from Portland and Seattle and situated along the iconic Highway 101. Come work, live, and thrive in a community that values both people and place. Why Ocean Beach Health? At OBH, we're more than a workplace, we're a community. Here's what we offer to support you: Outstanding Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous Time Off – 5 weeks PTO in your first year plus 10 paid holidays Volunteer Hours – 8 paid hours annually to give back locally Short-Term Disability – Support when you need it most Retirement Savings – 5% employer match after one year Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Because your well-being matters And more! Job Summary The Charge Nurse provides professional nursing leadership during the assigned shift and supports the daily operations of the Medical/Surgical and Emergency Departments. This role is responsible for coordinating staffing, patient assignments, and departmental workflow while serving as a clinical resource to the nursing team. The Charge Nurse collaborates with management and administration to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care and may provide direct patient care as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Washington.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
Current ACLS certification required.
TEAM or TNCC certification required.

Nice To Haves

PALS certification preferred.
Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred.
Strong nursing assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to remain flexible and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to provide, receive, and apply constructive feedback professionally.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff during assigned shifts.
Coordinates daily patient assignments, triage nurse assignments, and staff break coverage.
Reviews admission orders and assigns appropriate patient rooms and nursing staff.
Monitors patient acuity and adjusts staffing levels as needed during the current shift and for upcoming shifts.
Assists with chart reviews and supports nursing staff in completing documentation requirements.
Participates in utilization review activities and discharge planning processes.
Ensures quality assurance checks are completed and documented appropriately.
Maintains accountability for departmental keys, pharmacy access, and required documentation.
Verifies completion of patient charges at the end of each shift.
Floats between departments as needed to support patient care and operational needs.
Provides clinical backup for nursing staff, including triage responsibilities when necessary.
Performs patient assessment and triage according to established standards and protocols.
Demonstrates knowledge of inpatient, outpatient, observation, and emergency department processes and documentation.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care across all age groups.
Maintains accountability for nursing care delivered during the shift.
Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all interactions.
Serves as a patient advocate by communicating patient needs and coordinating care among the healthcare team.
Communicates significant patient condition changes, interventions, and outcomes both verbally and in writing.
Provides patient and family education, including discharge instructions that are clear and understandable.
Supports and participates in quality improvement, safety, infection prevention, and environmental programs.
Responds to emergency codes according to hospital policy.
Attends required meetings, trainings, and educational programs.
Assists with orientation and preceptorship of new employees and nursing graduates.
Demonstrates professional, ethical, and legal nursing practice.
Completes all assigned training and education requirements on time.
Contributes to a culture of Patient-Centered Care.
Contributes to a safe work environment.
Demonstrates commitment to the team and serves as a mentor to co-workers.
Maintains practices of financial stewardship.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.