Charge RN - Emergency Department, 36Hr/Night

The Charge Nurse oversees nursing care within a unit, assisting with staff supervision, resource management, and ensuring quality patient care.

Responsibilities include

• participating in staff hiring, evaluations, and performance monitoring,
• coordinating staffing patterns and managing supplies,
• identifying system issues affecting care, and contributing to budget analysis,
• developing and implementing standards, policies, and protocols,
• acting as an educator for staff and patients, and participating in professional activities and committees,
• ensuring adherence to organizational policies and maintaining confidentiality.
  
  

Qualifications include

• a minimum of three years RN experience with at least one year in a clinical specialty,
• graduation from an accredited nursing program,
• valid RN license, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS or equivalent, and NIH Stroke Scale,
• strong critical thinking skills, ability to assume authority, and effective communication abilities.
  
  

Preferred qualifications encompass a baccalaureate degree in nursing and certifications like CEN or TNCC, with a focus on cardiac rhythm recognition and adherence to professional standards.