What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Nurse Leader position at Spring View Hospital?
The Spring View Hospital Emergency Department embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in the ER leads the nursing team in delivering optimal medical attention and support.
Job Description
- Leads the nursing team in providing specialized care to critically ill patients
- Staffing coordination and direct patient care
- Mentoring nursing staff to ensure optimal medical attention and support
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift
- Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow
- Provides direct patient care as needed
- May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes
Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- 1 years of ER experience preferred
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
