Charge Nurse Emergency Department - ED - Emergency Department

Company: Adventist Health System
Location: Lake Placid
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Charge Nurse Emergency DepartmentJob Description

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

* Benefits from Day One
* Paid Days Off from Day One
* Student Loan Repayment Program
* Career Development
* Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
* Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
* Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*
* Sign-on Bonus*
* Relocation Bonus*
* Team Based Nursing Model*
* Reimbursement for the NCLEX*
* Nursing or BU specific benefits and perks

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

Location: 1210 US 27 North Lake Placid, Florida 33852

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Lake Placid

* Faith Based & Mission driven Facility
* Largest Employer in the County
* Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida's oldest State Park
* Close knit community with a home town family feel
* 2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast
* Local arts scene from museums and theaters to festivals and galleries
* Local restaurants with the authentic taste of Florida
* Near 100+ clear, freshwater lakes. Ideal for swimming, boating and fishing
* Beautiful agriculture and farmland
* Sebring is known for motorsports and home to the famous Sebring International Raceway
* Nature and hiking trails

The role you'll contribute:

The Charge Nurse is an RN assigned a specific unit who assists with responsibilities for the coordination of patient care using a multidisciplinary approach in accordance with the Hospital's Mission, physician, and patient expectations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to policy implementation, giving input into staffing patterns, maintaining supplies and equipment, participating in process improvement projects and staff development programs to ensure delivery of quality care. If the situation arises, the Charge Nurse self- assigns patients based on patient acuity, staffing mix and the ability to perform primary and secondary responsibilities of a Charge Nurse.

The value you'll bring to the team:

The performance of this position requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences.

* Performs the job expectations of the Registered Nurse in his / her assigned care area.
* Directs and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel on the designated shift overseeing staff and patient care
* Coordinates orientation of newly assigned staff with preceptor. Facilitates clinical experiences to meet orienting employee needs.
* Coordinates development/implementation/evaluation of department specific education and assess the effectiveness of training

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

* Diploma in Nursing
* One (1) year experience in area of assignment
* Current Florida RN License
* BLS - condition of employment
* ACLS within 12 months of employment or transfer
* PALS within 12 months of employment or transfer
* NRP within 12 months of employment or transfer for Lake Placid & Wauchula campuses
* CPI within 12 months of employment or transfer
* NIMS training: modules 100, 200 700, & 800 within 18 months of employment or transfer
* Basic Critical Care course within 12 months of employment or transfer
* TNCC with 12 months of employment or transfer
* ENPC within 18 months of employment or transfer

Preferred qualifications:

* BSN or MSN
* Previous Charge RN/Leadership experience
* Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in area of assignment

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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