Emergency Dept Charge Nurse (RN)
Core
Supervises and mentors nursing staff in the Emergency Department, manages staffing levels and assignments, and provides direct patient care as needed.
Role type
Charge Nurse (RN)
Builds
Patient care delivery and operational efficiency in the Emergency Department
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Active RN licensure, ER environment experience, patient acuity assessment, staff supervision, shift management
Preferred skills
BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
Responsibilities
Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift, Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability and patient acuity, Provides direct patient care and floats between staff, Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and responds to complaints, Performs clinical duties including admissions, discharges, and order entry
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC