Emergency Room Charge Nurse

Company: ScionHealth
Location: Orrville
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Emergency Room Charge Nurse at ScionHealth summary:
The Emergency Room Charge Nurse coordinates patient care by performing clinical interventions, administering medication, and documenting care provided. This role requires critical thinking and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure effective patient monitoring and education. The nurse advocates for patient well-being while managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Description

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Qualifications

Associate's degree Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:
*BLS obtained within 30 days of hire date
Licenses: Current Alabama RN Licensure or Compact License that includes AL


Keywords:
Emergency Room, Charge Nurse, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Clinical Treatments, Healthcare, Patient Education, Critical Thinking, RN Licensure, BLS Certification

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