Charge Nurse-Emergency Department, Full-time Nights

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Raeford, NC seeks a Charge Nurse to lead quality patient care in the Emergency Department. You will manage daily assignments, coordinate with physicians, and guide nursing staff to expedite admissions, discharges, and care planning.

The role requires 3+ years of nursing experience, NC RN licensure, and a track record in leadership. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and the schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state.
• Associate degree in nursing required; bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience; 1 year in a leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily patient assignments.
• Rounds with the physicians.
• Serve as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries.
• Assists with procedures, checks orders.
• Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit.
• Evaluates daily patient acuity.
• Focuses on patient flow and expediting patient flow.
• Oversees quality of patient care and clinical staff education.
• Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning.
• Takes patient assignments when staffing options are exhausted.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency Department

Communication

RN license

Staff development

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available!FacilityHoke HospitalLocationRaeford, North CarolinaDepartmentEmergency DepartmentJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftNights (United States of America)SummaryCharge Nurse facilitates quality patient care through utilization of resources and maintains systems and procedures which enhance staff ability to deliver quality patient care. Position consists of flexible shifts to include weekends and holidays.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Completes daily patient assignmentsRounds with the physiciansServe as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretariesAssists with procedures, checks ordersResponsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unitEvaluates daily patient acuityFocuses on patient flow and expediting patient flowResponsible for the over site of quality of patient careAssists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor.Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planningExpected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhaustedExpedites testing, admission and dischargesImplement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associate’s degree in nursing requiredBachelor’s degree in Nursing preferredLicensed as Registered Nurse in North Carolina or other Compact State licenseWork Experience:3 years of related clinical experience preferred1 year in leadership role or demonstrates strong leadership skills preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageInterpersonal skillsEffective organizational, teaching, and leadership skillsPhysical Requirements:Visual and auditory acuity requiredAbility to articulate clearly and succinctlyMuch standing, walking, bending, and liftingPosition may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsRN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity