What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Charge Nurse- Full-time Day Shift position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
This position has a $20,000 sign-on bonus. This is a Full-time Day position (7am to 7pm).
Providence Medical Center in Kansas City is renowned for its exceptional patient care and extensive range of services. From emergency services and general surgery to heart and vascular care, the Spine, and Joint Centers. Providence offers everything you need under one roof.
Providence Medical Center, a Healthgrades “America’s Top 250 hospital” is accredited by the Joint Commission and a member of Prime Healthcare. Founded in 1920, Providence is community hospital has a rich history of caring for patients in the Western Kansas City area.
As an employee, you will be part of a community-focused organization dedicated to giving back. The center not only offers a fulfilling work environment but also provides outstanding benefits to its employees. These benefits include:
- Outstanding Medical Benefits : Comprehensive health coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement: Support for further education and professional growth.
- Paid Time Off: Generous leave policies to balance work and life.
- 401(k) Plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your future.
Join Providence Medical Center’s team of dedicated healthcare workers and embark on a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and contribution to community well-being.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Emergency Room Charge Nurse to join our team in Kansas City, Kansas. This leadership role is essential for coordinating nursing care and ensuring smooth operations within a high-pressure emergency room setting. The Charge Nurse will oversee nursing staff, manage patient care, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary supervisory figure for ER nursing staff during shifts, ensuring optimal care delivery and efficient patient flow.
- Assess patient conditions, prioritize patient needs based on severity, and allocate resources effectively to provide timely care.
- Mentor and support nursing staff, providing guidance, conflict resolution, and performance feedback to maintain a cohesive work team.
- Serve as a liaison between physicians, nurses, patients, and families, ensuring clear communication about treatment plans and patient status.
- Ensure readiness to respond swiftly to medical emergencies, coordinating with medical teams for critical interventions.
- Implement hospital policies, maintain patient safety standards, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Oversee the availability and proper use of medical supplies and equipment, coordinating with procurement and logistics as necessary.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care practices and departmental efficiency.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environments.
- Capability to stand, walk, and perform physically demanding tasks for prolonged periods.
Join our dedicated emergency care team and help shape a supportive and efficient patient care environment. If you have the skills and passion for leading in a challenging setting, apply today!
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Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state RN License 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC required 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire required. 6. Previous supervisory experience, preferred. 7. Minimum of one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting, E.D. setting preferred. 8. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) within 2 years of hire, preferred. 9. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
1. In Paramedic Base Station ED, MICN, within 12 months of hire. 2. EDAP Certified Facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 & 2 within 30 days of hire. 3. Minimum of 4 hours of CEU in Pediatric Training Classes per year ENPC preferred. 4. Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Non OB facilities: Advanced or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 30 days upon hire.
