Charge Registered Nurse / RN ED

UT Health East Texas; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a Night Shift Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse in Carthage, TX. This full-time role supports a Level IV trauma center with an emphasis on high-quality, patient-centered care.

The position requires a BSN/RN from an accredited program, BLS within 14 days of hire, and ACLS within 6 months. Preferred candidates have inpatient experience and prior charge nurse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit-specific patient population using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure nursing care matches each patient’s illness or condition.
• Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure hospital and departmental goals are met.
• Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures care aligns with physician orders and treatment protocols.
• Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.

Skills

BLS within 14 days

ACLS within 6 months

Leadership/charge nurse experience

Education

RN degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift,full-time, Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Carthage, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Carthage located in Panola County, boasts 23 private patient rooms. The hospital also features a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or condition.
• Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
• Manages departmentalactivities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physicianorders and treatment protocols.
• Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience
• One Year of Charge Nurse experience