What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Charge Registered Nurse position at Prime Healthcare?
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We are seeking an ER Charge Nurse, also referred to as an Emergency Room Charge Nurse or Emergency Department Charge Nurse. The ER Charge RN oversees the efficient functioning of the ER department / ED department, balancing administrative duties with patient care. The ER Charge Nurse coordinates patient flow, ensuring the right resources are available for patient needs and that priority cases are addressed promptly. The Charge Nurse will manage staff, assign duties based on skill and patient load while providing guidance and supporting the nursing team.
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights
Hours: 12-hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
*** Join our dedicated emergency care team and help shape a supportive and efficient patient care environment. If you have the skills and passion for leading in a challenging setting, apply today! ***
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Act as the primary supervisory figure for ER nursing staff during shifts, ensuring optimal care delivery and efficient patient flow
- Assess patient conditions, prioritize patient needs based on severity, and allocate resources effectively to provide timely care
- Mentor and support nursing staff, providing guidance, conflict resolution, and performance feedback to maintain a cohesive work team
- Serve as a liaison between physicians, nurses, patients, and families, ensuring clear communication about treatment plans and patient status
- Ensure readiness to respond swiftly to medical emergencies by coordinating with medical teams, while actively participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and departmental efficiency
- Work under pressure in fast-paced environments while performing physically demanding tasks such as standing and walking for extended periods
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC required 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certificate within 12 months of hire and Certified
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
- In Paramedic Base Station ED, MICN, within 12 months of hire.
- EDAP Certified Facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 & 2 within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum of 4 hours of CEU in Pediatric Training Classes per year ENPC preferred.
- Non-OB facilities: Advanced or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 30 days upon hire.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Previous supervisory experience, preferred.
- Minimum of one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting, E.D. setting preferred.
- Emergency Nurse (CEN) within 2 years of hire, preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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