Lead Charge Nurse - Emergency Department, Full Time

About the role

Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administrators Serve as resource to nurses, nursing assistants, and unit secretaries Assists with procedures, checks orders Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit Evaluates daily patient acuity Assists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor Assists with investigation and resolution of QCC reports Assists with conflict resolution and guest relations concerns Rounds on patients and family members at regular intervals Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning Interfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP) Other duties as assigned