Charge Nurse (RN) Emergency

Lifepoint Health; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 78,041 - 107,563; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Paid time off

Income protection programs

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Willamette Valley Medical Center is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. The role leads nursing and support staff during the 19:00-07:30 night shift, coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers, and ensures high-quality patient care.

The Charge RN supervises staffing, evaluates care outcomes, maintains equipment and supplies, and fosters professional growth. Requires RN license, BSN/ASN, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC with 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state RN license.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Determine staffing levels and assignments based on census, staff availability and patient acuity.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and assist with problem-solving across staff.
• Enter orders, coordinate admissions/discharges, and transfers as needed.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are available to provide safe, quality patient care.
• Support continuous improvement and professional development among staff.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

1 year nursing experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Charge Nurse (RN), Emergency Department

Job Type: FT | Nights | Shift 19:00-07:30

Wage scale: $56.65-78.08 per hour

Department/Unit Summary

The Emergency Department Charge Nurse (RN) 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, floats between staff to assist with problem‑solving. The Charge RN may take patient assignments to meet staffing needs, evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes, responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels. Performs role‑specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers. Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care. Integrates evidence‑based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

• 21 Beds
• Level IV Trauma Center
• 4:1 Ratio
• 12 Hour Shifts

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off for full‑time employees
• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• 1 year of experience preferred

EEOC Statement

Willamette Valley Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.