Charge Nurse

Summary

Job Description:

Emergency Department - Charge Nurse

PRN

Provides supervision of workflow and staff within the Department. Assures the provision of patient care by addressing performance, patient, family and physician issues/concerns as appropriate. Ensures on-going compliance with accrediting agency and State Licensure requirements. Shares knowledge of functions and standards to assist others in planning improvements; communicates information; designs materials and education programs; teaches; coaches and encourages recognition of achievement. Acts as a clinical resource and mentor/preceptor to staff. Operates within budgetary goals as defined by department executive. All employees will continually monitor and adhere to safety responsibilities and initiatives.

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essential duties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and are subject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership to meet business, customer, and/or patient needs:

• Operational Activities of Unit.
• Management of Patient Care on Unit.
• Supervise, Delegate, & Assign Responsibilities to Staff.
• Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency Utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Leadership and Critical Thinking.
• Safety/Policy and Procedures.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, Basic Cardiac Arrythmia, NIH Stroke Certification, Glucometer Training, 12 Lead, Aegis Training,
• Nurse Wound Care, TNCC
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association within 90 days
• Must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)-American Heart Association within 90 days
• Must obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)-American Heart Association within 90 days
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Arrythmia within 6 months
• Must obtain NIH Stroke Certification within 6 months
• Must obtain Glucometer Training on hire
• Must obtain 12 Lead within 6 months
• Must obtain Aegis Training per identified needs
• Must obtain Nurse Wound Care within 30 days
• Must obtain Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) within 6 months

Work Experience

Education

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.