Charge Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

About the role

Emergency Department Charge Nurse (RN) responsible for coordinating departmental functions within the ED.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care by supervising RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, ensuring standards are met.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and orientation for new staff, while mentoring team members.
• Act as liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including pre-hospital providers and hospital administration.
• Develop and implement plans to meet regulatory requirements and improve patient care quality.
• Manage customer service interactions, track performance, and address issues.

Qualifications

• Accredited nursing degree
• RN license for the state
• CPR and ACLS certifications
• Additional certifications based on specialty areas
• Minimum of two years relevant clinical experience
• Preferred: management experience and certifications in specialty areas such as bariatrics or wound care

Skills

• Effective communication
• Decision-making under stress
• Change management
• Ability to train staff
• Ability to participate in orientation and competency assessments
• Ability to handle high-stress situations independently