Charge Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

About the role

This role is for an Emergency Department (ED) Charge Nurse (RN) responsible for overseeing unit operations, patient care, staff management, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise care according to standards, delegate tasks, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate staffing, assist with orientation, mentoring, and ensure competency completion.
• Manage daily activities like scheduling and breaks.
• Interact with patients and staff to maintain professional conduct and track service performance.
• Act as liaison to internal/external stakeholders, develop plans to meet regulatory standards, and implement departmental improvements.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with a nursing degree from an accredited school.
• At least two years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Arizona RN license, CPR, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC (must obtain if required).
• BSN preferred.
• Management experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills, especially in high-stress situations.
• Ability to manage departmental budget and implement change effectively.
• Supervisory experience advantageous.
• Specialty certifications advantageous.