Charge Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room

Overview

At Tenet, your nursing skills can make a pivotal difference for the patients we treat and the communities we serve. You'll work in an enriching, rewarding environment where you'll have the resources to surpass your patients' needs. For our part, we'll give you ample tools and support – like competitive benefits, personalized mentorship, enhanced flexibility, and more – so you can take your health career where you always knew you could.

Success Profile

• Innovative
• Advocate
• Collaborative
• Person-Centered
• Resourceful
• Critical Thinker

Job Description

Overview

The Charge Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates, supports and supervises other Registered Nurses in the delivery of nursing care. They ensure the nursing unit runs smoothly and efficiently and oversee the transition between shifts. The Charge Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, provides leadership by working cooperatively with leadership, ancillary staff and other members of the patient care team in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The Charge Registered Nurse serves as a liaison between physicians, nurses and staff.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Required - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
  Preferred - Academic bachelor's or master's degree in nursing
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Required - 1 year of RN experience
• REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
  - Currently authorized/licensed to practice in the State
  - Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
  - ACLS must be obtained by the end of the department orientation
  - PALS must be obtained by the end of the department orientation
  - CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification must be obtained within 90-days of hire/transfer date
  - TNCC within 6 months of hire/transfer date
• REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:
  - Demonstrated proficiency and competency in acute care nursing
  - Has effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to serve as a role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing
  - Ability to use patient care equipment and has proficient computer skills
  - Demonstrates professionalism and aligns with leadership values

Organization Description

• Careers at Tenet
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