Charge Nurse (RN) - ER

Tenet; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Abrazo Central Hospital in Phoenix seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate a clinic unit and oversee scheduling for the unit's RNs. The role liaises with internal staff and external providers to meet regulatory requirements and improve patient care.

The candidate will train and mentor staff, manage staffing decisions in collaboration with nursing management, and contribute to continuous quality improvement while maintaining compassionate patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Two years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Arizona RN license and CPR; ACLS as applicable by facility/department.
• ER/ICU/Endoscopy/Tele/Cardiac Cath Lab/L&D ACLS required upon orientation.
• ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to established standards and practices.
• Lead staffing decisions, orient new team members, and supervise care staff.
• Ensure professional customer service and track service performance; address issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Decision making under stress

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Sign-on Bonus

Up to $15,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Job Summary

Coordinates functions and activities related to a single departmental function. Position is responsible for a clinic unit. Position coordinates the scheduling efforts of the unit RN's. Acts as liaison person to internal and external customers (i.e., pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, hospital administration). Responsible for developing and implementing plans/processes for meeting regulatory requirements. Trains and mentors staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices. Assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care. Makes assignments, delegates and supervises care provided by other RNs, LPNs and CNAs by matching patient care needs with resources and competencies.
• Employee Development and Management: Responsible for day to day staffing and making appropriate decision based on patient needs and skill level of caregiver. Assist with the orientation process for new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members. Schedules the department's day to day activies i.e. breaks, sending people home, etc. Coordinates and participates in assuring completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees.
• Customer Service: Interacts with customers to assure professional conduct of staff. Establishes a mechanism to track customer service performance and takes corrective action to address any issues.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Special Skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively implement change and assist with the management of departmental budget.
• Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school.

Experience

Two years relevant clinical nursing experience.

License/Certifications

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department.

ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.

ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days.

Preferred Requirements

BSN

Management experience with two years supervisory. Certification in specialty area of practice preferred.

License/Certification:
PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.

ACLS.

About Us

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

At Abrazo Central Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

Benefit Package

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the Team

Abrazo Central Campus has provided hospital care in Central Phoenix since 1963. As a 221-bed acute care and teaching hospital, we offer a complete range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, cardiology and more.