Charge Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Days - Moore

Norman Regional Health System; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department network in Oklahoma City. This full-time day shift role supports high‑volume trauma and critical care with a focus on patient safety and outstanding service. You will perform assessments, coordinate care, and lead bedside handoffs while maintaining ACLS and BLS certification.

A Diploma/ADN is required; BSN preferred. Orientation includes Nurse Residency for newcomers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN preferred.
• One year nursing experience preferred.
• ACLS/BLS certification expected on or before orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patients' health care needs.
• Develop nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate care and implement interventions.
• Evaluate patient outcomes using evidence-based practice.
• Serve as department leader alongside Nurse Manager; maintain ACLS.
• Oversee bedside handoffs at shift changes.

Skills

ACLs

BLS

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Team leadership

Education

Diploma/ADN

BSN preferred

MSN optional

Tools

EMR systems

Vital signs monitoring equipment

Job description

Departmental Overview

Our Emergency Departments operate 24/7 and provide stabilization and life‑saving care to 95,000+ patients each year. We operate as a Level III trauma center, take care of all medical emergencies, specialize in patients with active strokes and heart attacks, work with two dozen EMS agencies, and collaborate with ED physicians, residents, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Norman Regional ED has 45 beds, Norman Regional Nine has 12 beds and Moore ED has 13 beds. We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready for a fast‑paced environment who are able to deliver the best patient experience to our customers, function well in a dynamic team, and represent our health system well.

Compensation / Benefits

• $31.31-$51.14/hr. based on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $2.50/hr.
• Night differential $3.00/hr.
• Weekend differential $3.00/hr.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Job Summary

• Assessment/reassessment - Systematically assesses / reassesses the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions. Involves patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes - Analyzes assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Implementation and Coordination of Care - Provides nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence‑based practice, regulations and policy.
• Evaluation - Evaluates patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts and reach sound conclusions.
• Professional Practice.
• Serves as department leader alongside and in absence of Nurse Manager.
• Maintain ACLS.
• RN will oversee and promote bedside handoff at shift changes.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or Associate’s degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience

• One year experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.

Licensure / Certification

• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required to be maintained thru re‑training for duration of employment.
• RNs with less than one year experience are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program.

Schedule: 7a-7p

Work Shift: Day

Position Type: Regular Full Time