Emergency Charge RN - Part Time (Nights)

Washoe Barton Medical Clinic; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NO STATE INCOME TAX

Hometown Health Insurance

EyeMed Vision

Guardian Dental

Flexible Spending Account

Care Flight Membership

Life and AD&D Insurance

Unum Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Carson Valley Health is seeking an Emergency Charge RN for the night shift in Gardnerville, NV. The role leads ED operations, coordinates nursing staff, and ensures high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Required: NV RN license with BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC, BSN preferred, 3–5 years’ supervisory nursing experience, and ICU/ER exposure. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in NV; BSN preferred.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC certifications required.
• 3–5 years nursing with supervisory experience; ER/ICU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ED operations and patient flow; supervise staff.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and families.
• Document accurately; maintain shift records and reports.
• Oversee admissions, transfers, and dispositional planning.
• Act as incident commander during emergencies and surges.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Emergency care

Communication

Clinical nursing

Education

BSN preferred

NV RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Emergency Charge RN - Part Time (Nights)

Part Time Professional Hospital, Gardnerville, NV, US 2 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3177

Emergency Charge RN - Part Time (Nights)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Emergency Department (ED) Charge RN is a vital leadership role within the ED, responsible for overseeing the daily operations, ensuring efficient patient flow, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care. The Charge RN coordinates nursing staff, collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and ensures that all Emergency Department policies and protocols are adhered to. This role requires strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

License Required:

• Valid license to practice as an RN in the State of NV.

Certification Required:

• BLS for healthcare providers required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• TNCC Required
• 3-5 years of experience in clinical nursing with supervisory nursing experience preferred. At least 2 years of recent ICU experience, ER experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices; hospital policies, procedures and routines; disease processes and treatment, including psychological, environmental and physical factors that influence a patient’s well‑being.
• Working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing patient care and medical center operations.
• Ability to supervise the department in the provision of patient care; provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• The ability to establish priorities in solving unusual medical and administrative problems; facilitate communication between staff and administration.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Communication

• Demonstrates high level of nursing skill and leadership ability.
• Facilitate effective communication between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and departmental briefings.
• Create a workplace environment where staff are working toward the same essential goals and strategies; provide two‑way communication where ideas can be shared in a non‑punitive environment.
• Communicates in an effective and professional manner within all interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, nursing staff and all other employees of the medical center.
• Serve as a liaison between the emergency department and other hospital departments.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate documentation and recordkeeping to support the day‑to‑day activities of the department.
• Accurately documents shift staffing, patient assignments, staffing changes, etc.
• Works with staff to ensure accuracy of documentation on events or incident reports which may be potential risk management issues.

Admissions/Transfer

• Ensure that the emergency department operates efficiently, with optimal staffing levels and resource allocation.
• Coordinate the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, ensuring timely and appropriate transitions of care.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations and codes, coordinating the response team as needed.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills to manage surges and MCI's, acting as incident commander until administration arrives.
• Complies with EMTALA and ensures that documentation is present supporting the planning process for discharges and transfers.

Clinical Resource

• Maintains standards of nursing care and implements department policies and procedures.
• Assists nursing staff with developing independent problem‑solving capabilities.
• Stays up to date on current best practice and nursing standards of care.
• Acts as a resource for staff implementation when providing patient care.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance/Improvement and assists with implementation and evaluation of improvement action plan.
• Forwards issues to appropriate department manager in a timely manner.
• Assists with follow‑up to occurrence reports and medication events.
• Utilizes the chain of command to quickly resolve issues.
• Documents concerns as needed to promote follow‑up.
• Monitor patient care activities to ensure adherence to established protocols and standards.
• Assist in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on acuity and resource availability.
• Address and resolve any patient care issues or concerns that arise during the shift.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.

Staff Responsibilities

• Assist with training of staff and overseeing validation of staff’s competencies as directed by department manager.
• Assists with employee performance evaluations if requested by Department Manager.
• Assists with appropriate and safe staffing levels based on current acuities.
• Provides coverage for vacant positions and for break relief.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for nursing staff during the assigned shift.
• Assign nursing staff to patients based on acuity levels and nursing competencies.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentoring to nursing staff, promoting professional growth and development.
• Conduct shift handoff reports, ensuring continuity of care.

BENEFITS: If you are scheduled to work part‑time at least 20 hours per week and full‑time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full‑time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&DD insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
• Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
• Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
• and More...

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!