ER Charge Nurse: Lead Care, Coordinate Flow & Outcomes

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking an RN Charge to oversee the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. The role leads nursing staff, coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, and fosters a positive work environment while promoting professional development.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, evaluating performance, coordinating care plans, and leading quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN licensure and BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing unit operations during shifts and ensures quality patient care.
• Supervises nursing and support staff and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching.
• Coordinates patient care with healthcare teams and manages patient flow.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families and departments.
• Maintains safety, infection control, and compliance with policies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff supervision

Clinical decision-making

Clinical documentation

Infection control

Emergency response

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Hospital information systems

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking an RN Charge to oversee the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. The role leads nursing staff, coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, and fosters a positive work environment while promoting professional development.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, evaluating performance, coordinating care plans, and leading quality improvement initiatives.