Charge Nurse (RN) ER

LifePoint Health

$75K — $90K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current state RN license
  • Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
  • Emergency Room (ER) experience required

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive patient care by implementing treatment plans and administering medications
  • Assist patients with daily living activities and monitor their conditions
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care transitions
  • Educate patients and families based on individual needs and advocate for patient well-being
  • Supervise and support staff, assigning tasks and maintaining effective communication
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold ethical standards in care

Benefits

  • $20,000 sign-on bonus depending on qualifications
  • Relocation assistance is available
  • Shift differentials for varying work hours
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending account options
  • Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank for full-time employees
  • Income protection programs including life and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance options
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement planning
  • Employee assistance program promoting wellness in mental, physical, and financial areas
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

Department/Unit Summary
Join our team in a dynamic 19-bed Emergency Room (ER) located on the 1st floor, with a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, Nurse Externs, Paramedics, EMTs, MAs, CNAs, Phlebotomists, Pharmacists, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient care services, including cardiac, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, strokes trauma, bariatric accreditations, and offer the only Pediatric and PICU in Southern New Mexico. With an average daily volume of approximately 108 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.

How you'll contribute
Delivers comprehensive patient care by implementing treatment plans, administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and monitoring patient conditions. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, including transfers, discharges, and support services. Educates patients and families based on individual needs, advocates for patient rights and well-being, and addresses concerns promptly to ensure high-quality service. Demonstrates leadership in supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff, assigning tasks, and maintaining effective communication across departments. Maintains accurate documentation, upholds ethical standards, and adapts to changing workloads while supporting new team members and utilizing current technology in care delivery.

What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• $20,000 sign-on bonus depending on qualifications and experience for full time
• Relocation assistance
• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
• BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS and TNCC are required.
• CEN preferred
• Experience in acute care facility preferred.
• ER experience required.

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