Charge Registered Nurse Emergency Room Full Time Nights

Position Summary

The Charge Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates, supports and supervises other Registered Nurses in the delivery of nursing care. They ensure the nursing unit runs smoothly and efficiently and oversees the transition between shifts. The Charge Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, provides leadership by working cooperatively with leadership, ancillary staff and other members of the patient care team in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The Charge Registered Nurse serves as a liaison between physicians, nurses and staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Required-Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred-Academic bachelor's or master's degree in nursing
  

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Required- 1 year of RN experience
  

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Currently authorized/licensed to practice in the State
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire
• ACLS must be obtained by the end of the department orientation
• PALS must be obtained by the end of the department orientation
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification must be obtained within 90-days of hire/transfer date
• TNCC within 6 months of hire/transfer date
  

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES

• Demonstrated proficiency and competency in acute care nursing
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to serve as a role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing
• Ability to use patient care equipment and has proficient computer skills
• Demonstrates professionalism and aligns with leadership values

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