FSED Georgetown ED Charge Nurse Nights

BHS; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Georgetown is hiring a Charge RN for the Emergency Department. This Full Time Night shift position oversees shift operations, staffing, and patient flow in a fast-paced ED setting in Georgetown, Kentucky.

The role requires 1 year of nursing experience, KY RN licensure, and BLS (with ACLS/PALS and other unit-specific certifications as applicable). It offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Baptist Health.

Qualifications

• Current licensed registered nurse in Kentucky.
• BLS and unit-specific certifications as required.
• One year of nursing experience in a relevant setting.
• Must enroll in bachelor’s degree program if holding an associate degree and years of experience apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift operations and adjust staffing as acuity and census change.
• Coordinate staff and meal/break times for assigned team.
• Delegate tasks within scope and mentor new staff.
• Collaborate with disciplines to maintain patient flow and throughput.
• Rounds to obtain patient/family feedback and resolve on-the-spot issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

RN licensure KY

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification

One year experience

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Charge RN

Full Time I Third Shift

Emergency Department I Georgetown, Ky

Baptist Health ER & Urgent Care - Georgetown is a healthcare facility located in Scott County, KY. This location offers services such as Emergency Room, Urgent Care, and Quick Care. Patients seeking medical attention can visit this facility for their healthcare needs.

Description:

• Manages shift operations for department/unit, adjusting staff assignments as acuity, census, staffing and priorities change,
• Assists in identifying staff to supplement schedule, including call-in coverage. Communicates all staffing schedule changes to Clinical House Supervisor and/or Staffing Office.
• Coordinates meal and break time for all assigned staff.
• Delegates responsibilities within scope of practice and provides guidance to co-workers in assessment, clinical skills, and problem solving and networks with preceptors of new staff to facilitate orientation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines and departments to resolve issues affecting patient flow and throughput.
• Rounds with a purpose utilizing key questions to obtain feedback from patients and families.
• Resolve any issues at point of care.
• Exemplifies excellent interpersonal communication both verbal and written.
• Promotes open communication that facilitates staff input into decision making, conflict resolution and teamwork among staff.
• Communicates current unit issues to Director, CHS, +/or designee.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy in both staff and patient interactions.
• Collaborates with unit educator re: unit needs.
• Reports to work on time and flexes schedule frequently.
• Exhibits courtesy and discretion in interactions with families, patients, physicians and others.
• Accepts feedback constructively.
• Responds effectively and promptly to requests. Facilitates bed placement and patient flow on unit in collaboration of the Clinical House Supervisor and ACC.

Requirements:

• One year of experience
• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor’s or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS and/or other designated unit specific certifications, training and requirements specific to unit.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.