Charge RN

Company: Mercy
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

We?re a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals ? careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its ?Top 100 Places to Work.? Overview: The Charge Nurse of the Emergency Department under the direction of the Nursing Director and the Clinical Nurse Manager coordinates and assists with all levels of nursing care delivered to patients within the clinical setting. The Charge Nurse is responsible for the management and leadership of the Emergency Department during his/her respective shift. The Charge Nurse directs patient care/patient flow for the shift according to the nursing process and assures that the philosophy, mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the department, medical center and Sisters of Mercy are implemented. The Charge Nurse is sensitive to the needs of patients, families, and fellow co-workers; plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with age specific needs; plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with any identified cultural diversity needs (such as religions, lifestyles, beliefs, physical capabilities, and cultures); plans and provides professional nursing care for patients by assuring appropriate and effective pain management; assesses, reports, and assists patients that present with evidence of abuse and/or neglect; identifies problems and proposes solutions in own area. Communicates effectively with all members of the health team. Supervises: RN's, LPN's, and Techs NOTE: Orientation and training is age specific. Competent to provide nursing services to the age of the specific population of assigned areas. See Age Appropriate Care for Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric Patients policy. Current CPR Certification is a required element to maintain the job position. Charge Registered Nurse,Emergency Department Full time Nights- Ft Smith- Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from an approved school of nursing Licensure: Current Licensure by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience ER/acute care setting. Supervisory experience preferred. Certifications: CPR for Healthcare Providers ACLS PALS TNCC Other: Competent to provide nursing care to age specific patient populations of assigned area. To ensure patient safety, it is mandatory that all licensed personnel who provide direct patient care must pass a medication and math competency test before assuming medication administration responsibilities. This exam will cover knowledge of the actions and side effects of commonly used drugs along with math regarding correct dosages and IV problems. The passing grade on this exam is 90% and it may be repeated one time. Failure to pass the retake may result in termination of employment We Offer Great Benefits: Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period! We?re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We?re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We?re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care ? that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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