Charge Nurse - Emergency (marshfieldclinichealthsystems)

Job Description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

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JOB SUMMARY

The Charge RN – Emergency Department oversees the nursing care and department functions on assigned shift & is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of patients in the E.D.  Provides triage assessments, determines urgency of presenting complaints, designates triage category/placement, initiates protocols, provides ongoing assessments, provides emergency nursing care, & reports changes in condition to Emergency Provider.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

Minimum Required: Minimum 2 years current (within 7 years) ED Nursing experience. Successful current charge or relief charge nurse experience. Demonstrates excellence in customer service and professional conduct. Possesses good communication skills. Interacts appropriately and positively with peers, patients, families, physicians, and professionals. Maintains professionalism in the community, protects the confidentiality of the patient and serves as a patient advocate at all times.

Demonstrates ability to function as a resource to coworkers re: emergency issues.  Must demonstrate ability to monitor/observe employee work performance and correct inappropriate/incorrect performance as it occurs.   Remains aware of patient flow status.  Able to seriously analyze patient flow and recognize importance of preplanning.  Demonstrates leadership skills.  

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required Current Michigan nursing license. BCLS, ACLS, PALS required, conscious sedation certification and TNCC required or within 6 months of hire. Achieves 80% or better on medication test.

Preferred/Optional: EPNC

• Internal Posting Timeline: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 10:00am - Monday, December 9, 2024 @ 10:00am
• Experience: Per Job Description
• Start Times: 3pm, 7pm
• Length of Shifts: 12
• Weekend Rotation: Yes
• FTE: 0.9
• Overtime will be calculated for all hours worked over the scheduled shift or 40 hours one work week.
• Subject Article XIX, the nurse awarded this position will not be eligible to file notice for another position for one (1) year from the effective date of awarded position (per section 19.05).

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.