Charge RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Emergency Services Charge RN, you will oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day, you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with the department's operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable, confident, and an excellent communicator in one‑to‑one interactions and in front of groups. You must be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit. You will leverage your specialized expertise to provide rapid, individualized, comprehensive care, making swift and critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing urgent patient care plans for patients of all ages, from minor injuries to life‑threatening emergencies. You’ll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, advanced practice providers, paramedics, and support staff, contributing to a high‑pressure, yet highly rewarding, environment focused on immediate stabilization and optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Mentor others in competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and in‑service education participation. Provide direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of patients and the department. Evaluate care given by staff. Coach staff to improve care. Ensure the standard of care is maintained. Exhibit a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and coordinate the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult. Job Requirements Required: Associate of Nursing (ADN), Diploma or foreign equivalent Two (2) years RN experience in applicable clinical specialty Registered Nurse: AZ or Compact state license American Heart Association certifications: Basic Life Support (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Preferred: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) Previous Charge Nurse experience Experience with personal computers Location AZ General Hospital Laveen, Laveen, Arizona. Pay Range $42.85 – $63.77 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr