Emergency Room Charge Nurse- Full-time Nights

Overview

This position has a $20,000 sign-on bonus. This is a Full-time night position. 

 

Providence Medical Center, located in Kansas City, provides exceptional patient care. It offers a wide range of diagnostic and extensive services, including emergency services, general surgery, heart and vascular care, the Spine Center, the Joint Center, and maternity services. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to gain experience within an organization that strives to give back to the community in which it serves. 

 

We are committed to providing Outstanding Benefits to our employees. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Outstanding Medical Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• and so much more….

Come Join a Team of dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

 

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

The Emergency Services Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable to the Department Director for the quality of nursing staff and the delivery of patient care during his/her shift and assists the Director in the daily operation of the respective unit(s)/department. He/she provides direct communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor of unanticipated patient care events and/or risk management activities within patient care unit(s):

Utilizes nursing personnel effectively.

Assisting with required scheduling, Staffing and assignments

Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of staff and/or staff education, as necessary.

Assists with performance evaluations, progressive discipline of staff and other related HR activities as needed.

Assesses supplies and equipment availability, ensures their proper use and functionality, and assists in the daily maintenance of par levels.

Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to patients, enhanced patient flow within the facility and efficient admission/discharge/transfer processes.

Assesses patient care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis.

Directs staff members to make immediate changes in the plan of care, as appropriate to ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and/or clinical pathways and notifies Department Director, House Supervisor and/or Medical Staff as appropriate utilizing the chain of command.

Interviews patients/families on admission and during rounds to enhance positive patient experiences, provide comprehensive orientation to the patient care unit and increase patient/family awareness on how to access services and/or the charge nurse, if necessary.

The Charge Nurse may perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios; he/she shall be temporarily relieved of Charge Nurse duties during such times by Director/designee and shall document details of same on patient care assignment record.

 

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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 u