Charge Nurse, (RN) Emergency Services

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Charge Position Summary

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Supervises nursing and support staff during assigned shifts and ensures safe, quality care. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions Additional Information

Patient Populations Served : Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed : Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure : Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Physical Requirements : Frequent standing, walking, lifting / moving patients, and repetitive hand / arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required.

Education : Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License : / Certifications : Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.