Emergency Nurse Charge, Full-Time (Day)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Highlights:

• Job Type: Full-Time Charge
• Location: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Night & Day availability
• Application Deadline: Open until June 8, 2026

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Supervision:

• Assign nursing staff based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to nursing staff.

Patient Care:

• Comprehensive Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and adjust treatment based on evolving conditions in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
• Clinical Procedures and Interventions: Perform and oversee clinical tasks such as administering medications, wound care, starting IVs, and managing complex or high-acuity cases, ensuring timely and accurate care delivery.
• Patient and Family Education: Provide clear education on diagnoses, treatments, and recovery plans, ensuring patients and families understand their care and feel supported during decision-making.
• Coordination of Care: Serve as the key liaison among healthcare team members, patients, and families, ensuring smooth communication, timely interventions, and cohesive care across all shifts.

Operations & Coordination:

• Manage daily shift operations, including staffing adjustments, patient flow, and resource allocation.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.

Unit Specific Duties:

• Additional responsibilities specific to certain units (e.g., Emergency, ICU, Surgery, etc.) may apply. Each unit may have an addendum outlining unique duties and skills required for the RN Charge Nurse role in that area

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• BLS and ACLS certification (required).
• Additional certifications depending on unit (e.g., PALS, TNCC, etc.).

Compensation:

• $39.00 - $44.85 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 after starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite

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Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.