RN Charge Nurse - ED - Full Time (Nights)

Position: RN Charge Nurse - ED - Full Time (Nights) Location: Mount Pleasant, TX Job Id: 3133 # of Openings: 1 Position Summary The Emergency Department Charge Nurse is a key frontline leader responsible for coordinating patient care activities and nursing staff during assigned shifts. The Charge Nurse supports safe, high-quality emergency care delivery, facilitates staff communication, promotes a positive patient and family experience, and ensures compliance with documentation and departmental policies. This role serves as a liaison between staff and management and plays a critical part in daily departmental operations. Essential Functions Leads by example in promoting compassionate, respectful, and timely care. Engages in service recovery efforts and resolves patient or family concerns as they arise. Supports staff in using ICARE, purposeful rounding, and communication best practices. Promotes a calm and supportive environment during times of high volume or acuity. Supervises nursing and support staff during the shift, ensuring adequate coverage and effective delegation. Conducts a daily huddle with the ED team prior to each shift to communicate priorities, anticipated challenges, and key updates. Acts as a clinical resource and mentor for less experienced staff. Facilitates teamwork and promotes a collaborative environment among providers and staff. Assists in managing patient flow and room assignments to maintain throughput and reduce wait times. Monitors for delays in care, diagnostic testing, and dispositions, and works with the interdisciplinary team to resolve issues. Coordinates with EMS, triage, and inpatient units to support continuity of care and transitions. Monitors for required documentation being completed accurately and in a timely manner by nursing staff. Provides real-time feedback to staff on documentation deficiencies or quality concerns. Assists with chart reviews and audits as requested by the Clinical Coordinator or ED Director. Supports adherence to departmental policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards. Other duties as assigned. Acts as a primary point of contact for staff concerns and escalates issues appropriately to leadership. Promotes open communication and professionalism in all interactions. Documents shift events, incidents, and staff needs in appropriate shift logs or communication tools. Work Experience 2 years of emergency nursing experience preferred. Prior charge nurse or team lead experience preferred. Strong critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills. Effective communication and conflict resolution abilities. Commitment to patient-centered and family-inclusive care. Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred. Current RN license in the State of Texas. BLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire date required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within 90 days of hire date. PALS/ENPC (Pediatric Advanced Life Support/Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) required within 6 months of hire date. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required within 12 months of hire date. Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying: 1-10 lbs 34-66% of time, 11-20 lbs 0-33% of time, 21-50 lbs 0-33% of time, 51-75 lbs 0-33% of time, 76-100 lbs 0-33% of time. Movement: Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33% of time; Crouch/Squat 0-33%; Kneel/Crawl 0-33%; Reach Above Shoulder 0-33%; Reach Below Shoulder 0-33%; Repetitive Arm None; Repetitive Hand 0-33%; Grasping 0-33%; Squeezing 0-33%; Climb Stairs 0-33%; Walking Uneven 0-33%; Walking Even 34-66%. Environment: Indoors 67-100%; Outdoors 0-33%; Extreme Heat None; Dusty None; Excessive Noise 34-66%. Equipment: Motor Vehicles None; Foot Pedals None; Extreme Heat None; Dusty None; Excessive Noise 0-33%. Work near: Machinery 0-33%; Electricity None; Sharps 34-66%; Chemicals 0-33%; Fumes 0-33%; Heights None. Vision: Depth Perception required; Endurance: Sit 1hr; Stand 4hr; Walk 4hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr