Charge Nurse: Lead Patient Care, Assessments & Care Plans

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

PTO and family leave

Tuition and loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee patient care, complete care plans, and ensure timely documentation in the medical record. The role emphasizes assessment, intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a 75-bed acute care setting.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, an associate degree in nursing, and BLS; ACLS/PALS are required, with 1 year of experience preferred. ASLS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires current state RN license.
• Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Performs timely and accurate quality improvement assessments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee patient care, complete care plans, and ensure timely documentation in the medical record. The role emphasizes assessment, intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a 75-bed acute care setting.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, an associate degree in nursing, and BLS; ACLS/PALS are required, with 1 year of experience preferred. ASLS certification is a plus.