RN Charge

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Texas seeks an experienced Emergency Department RN to assist the Unit Director in managing the unit, directing nursing staff, and coordinating patient care across planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities.

The role requires a current Texas RN license, BSN preferred, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC/ENPC certifications within the stated timelines, plus a minimum of two years’ ED experience; heavy lifting, standing, and working varied shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license is required.
• BSN preferred.
• Strong leadership and managerial capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise nursing activities within the ED.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Unit Director with unit management and accountability for nursing care.
• Provide direction for nursing personnel in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities.
• Coordinate patient care and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Support staffing, training, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license TX

Leadership

Stress management

Education

Registered Nurse license (TX)

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

Assists the Unit Director with responsibility and accountability for the management of the unit. Emphasis on independent decision making is related to the nursing process. Demonstrates the ability to provide consistent direction for all nursing personnel in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing activities.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

• Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

B. Training and Experience:

1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association within six (6) months of hire or transfer to department.
3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer to department.
4. Trauma Nurse Care Course (TNCC) within eighteen (18) months of hire or transfer to department.
5. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) twenty-four (24) months of hire or transfer to department.
6. Minimum of two (2) years of full time experience as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) required
7. Completion of ENA Modules within six (6) months of being assigned by unit Director. Equivalent courses can be approved by unit directors.

VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Ability to perform:

• Heavy lifting
• Sustained standing and walking
• Work under stress
• Varied work hours and shifts.

May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.