ER Charge RN - Lead Nurse, Care & Ops

Northwest Medical Center Houghton; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center Houghton seeks an RN Charge to oversee ED nursing unit operations during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient delivery. The role supervises staff, coordinates care with teams, and enforces hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment.

The position requires 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership, and effective communication. BLS is required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Patient care coordination

Infection control

Quality improvement

Critical thinking

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Hospital information systems

Job description

Northwest Medical Center Houghton seeks an RN Charge to oversee ED nursing unit operations during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient delivery. The role supervises staff, coordinates care with teams, and enforces hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment.

The position requires 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership, and effective communication. BLS is required; ACLS preferred.