RN Charge Emergency Dept FT Days

Position is a Full Time Day shift Charge Nurse ( Clinical Nurse Leader ) in the Emergency Dept at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

What We Offer

Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure / certification renewal reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.

Working with a highly supportive and engaged team

And much more…

The Emergency Dept RN works full time 12 hour shifts in our Level 4 Trauma 24 Bed ER , collaborates with other disciplines to provide optimal care.

Do you enjoy being at the forefront of nursing care in the Emergency Department?

We are hiring exceptional nurses in our Emergency Department. Join our patient orientated culture and proven nurse leadership team. We offer progressive opportunities for our team and are committed to providing compassionate care that sets us apart as the regional leader in healthcare.

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 139-bed acute care facility offering the residents of the greater Bullhead City community inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic imaging, dialysis, medical, surgical and emergency services.

We are home to the area's largest intensive care unit (ICU / PCU) as well as an active OR and wound care clinic. Our Team's dedication to patients, families, and the community sets us apart. We are 400+ healthcare professionals strong. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. We are seeking team players who are passionate about providing top-notch patient care.

About our community : Known as Arizona's west coast located along the Colorado River with views of the Black Mountain Ridge, Bullhead City captivates with year round sunny blue skies and all its natural beauty.

Bullhead City is a family oriented community established in the 1940's that has quickly transformed into a year round vacation community. Boasting over 300 sunny days a year, water sports, fishing, and golf are regularly enjoyed. Enjoy the perfect mix of fine dining, live entertainment, and outdoor activities with Las Vegas, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Laughlin NV all a short drive away.