What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room - RN, Charge position at Yoakum Community Hospital?
Are you a motivated leader ready to make an impact? Yoakum Community Hospital is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to join our team. We offer Full-Time, Regular Part-Time, and PRN shifts based on current availability.
As an RN at YCH, you will lead the delivery of high-quality clinical care through the following actions:
- Clinical Excellence & Assessment: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including admission databases within 24 hours, and conduct regular rounds to adjust care plans based on patient condition changes.
- Patient Advocacy & Care Planning: Serve as a patient advocate, involving families in the creation and daily evaluation of individualized care plans while maintaining strict HIPAA confidentiality.
- Expert Intervention: Demonstrate competency in all procedures and age-appropriate medication administration within your scope of practice.
- Effective Communication: Act as a central point of contact for the healthcare team, documenting all interventions and communicating clinical findings to practitioners and family members.
- Leadership & Teamwork: Serve as a role model and resource for nursing staff, maintaining a "team-first" mentality and assisting with staffing or temporary reassignments when needed.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all nursing processes meet state and federal regulations, participate in continuous quality improvement, and adhere to hospital policies.
- Patient Experience: Respond promptly to call bells with a calm, courteous demeanor, ensuring a dignified and respectful environment for every patient.
- Resource Management: Effectively utilize manpower, equipment, and supplies to provide efficient, top-tier care.
- 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
- Minimum one year experience preferred
At Yoakum Community Hospital, we believe that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our team. We offer a sophisticated total rewards suite designed to support your health, your family, and your future:
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, plus Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to keep you and your family thriving.
- Financial Security: Build your future with a competitive 401(k) retirement plan featuring a generous company match and employer-sponsored Life and AD&D insurance.
- Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy a premier Paid Time Off (PTO) allowance that covers vacations, sick leave, and public holidays, ensuring you have the time you need to recharge.
- Career Advancement: We fuel your professional growth through Tuition Reimbursement and a culture that prioritizes internal promotion and continuous clinical excellence.
- A Culture of Excellence: Join a supportive, inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is a top priority.
YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.