LANIER ER CHARGE NURSE - LANIER EMERGENCY DEPT

Position Summary At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. The ED charge nurse is responsible for assisting current staff with managing patient flow and helping care for patients being held in the emergency department, assisting with transfer requests to other facilities, and performing all duties related to mixing medications that cannot be stored in the RX station since we will no longer have house supervisors or full‑time pharmacists. They will be the contact person for all staff members regarding callouts or late arrivals, responsible for all patient complaints and working with security to resolve any issues, ordering stock and special order supplies, and collecting supplies from the storeroom if the ED runs out of something after hours. They will take on all the responsibilities of a house supervisor and patient flow responsibilities in the ED, as well as respond to any rapid response called in an outpatient area. The ED charge nurse performs all ED RN duties as needed. The registered nurse is responsible for assessing, evaluating, and delegating the delivery of skilled patient care. The focus of assessment and intervention based on a presenting chief complaint and acuity is a specialized approach unique to the emergency nurse. ED nurses work in a stressful, fast‑paced, time‑constrained environment where they integrate evidence‑based knowledge, make rapid assessments, make critical decisions, and perform life‑saving interventions, all while using prioritization and multitasking. ED nurses require a skill set beyond that of a traditional nurse, specific to our environment, and includes caring for patients across the age continuum. The ED nurse must continuously educate themselves, refine skills, procure knowledge, and recognize risks. Continuous interaction with physicians, patients, family members, other care areas, and management is required, as is adherence to the ANA code of ethics and accountability for improving patient care. Position Qualifications Associate’s Degree from an accredited School of Nursing One year of Registered Nursing experience in an acute care or rehab environment Previous supervisory experience preferred Required Registration/License/Certification Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Alabama BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer PALS within 30 days of hire/transfer TNCC upon hire/transfer Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing Preferred Experience 1 year in a supervisory role in either a rehab setting or acute care setting Preferred Registration/License/Certification PALS within 6 months of hire, CRRN preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr