ER Charge RN

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible positions

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an ER RN Charge in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In this role, you will oversee the operations of a nursing unit, supervising staff and coordinating patient care to ensure high-quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience and must hold a valid RN license. This position includes managing emergencies, ensuring compliance, and facilitating professional development among staff.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts.
• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff.
• Coordinates patient care with healthcare teams.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Effective communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Critical thinking

Education

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible positions.

Job Summary

The ER RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost‑effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• Health Services/ACLS preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/M/V) and welcome you to apply.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.