Emergency Department Charge Nurse: Lead Patient Care

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Saint Louis, Missouri is seeking an Emergency Department Charge Nurse (RN) to lead a nursing unit on a designated shift. The role involves direct patient care, coordinating care plans with the interprofessional team, and promoting evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes leadership within the ED, with responsibilities spanning from clinical resource support to ensuring safe, high-quality care for patients in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree required.
• Active RN license required.
• 2–5 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care as needed and coordinate activities on a shift.
• Lead development and implementation of complex care plans with interprofessional team.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support clinical standards.
• Evaluate patient/family experience and adjust care to improve outcomes.
• Maintain safety-sensitive performance as required by organization.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

RN Certification

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

BJC HealthCare in Saint Louis, Missouri is seeking an Emergency Department Charge Nurse (RN) to lead a nursing unit on a designated shift. The role involves direct patient care, coordinating care plans with the interprofessional team, and promoting evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes leadership within the ED, with responsibilities spanning from clinical resource support to ensuring safe, high-quality care for patients in a busy hospital setting.