Charge Nurse (RN) - ER

Join Our Healthcare TeamJoin our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchGenerous paid time offCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insuranceNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment statusJob SummaryThe Charge Nurse is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of a department(s) to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational and medical staff goals. Responsible for promoting the efficient operations to provide effective nursing care of a designated department(s). Manages the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager/Director.ResponsibilitiesAssists with recruiting and training of new hires.Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers.Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff.Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents.Performs related duties as required.QualificationsRequired: Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing,Experience: One year of RN experience required.Licensure/Certification: RN with current applicable state licensure / permitBLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following departments: Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNsICU RN & Stepdown RNsMed/Surg/Tele RNsAll Float Pool RNs,Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNsGI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNsSpecial Procedures RNsL&D RNsCardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNsCPI - Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept. RNsAll Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept.All Behavioral Health RNsPALS – Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept., Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept.NRP – Required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.Preferred: Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree)Organization DescriptionSaint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 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