What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED Charge RN - Nights position at UNC Health Appalachian?
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nightshift Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency nursing, leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment. As the Nightshift Charge RN, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating patient care during the night shift, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and efficient healthcare services.
Leadership and Supervision:
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- Provide leadership and supervision to the nursing staff during the night shift.
- Coordinate and assign patient care responsibilities based on acuity and staffing levels.
- Act as a resource and mentor to staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
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Patient Care:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the emergency department.
- Prioritize and manage multiple patients with diverse needs and conditions.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and timely care.
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Emergency Response:
- Demonstrate expertise in emergency nursing practices.
- Respond effectively to critical situations, providing immediate and appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in emergency situations.
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Documentation and Communication:
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
- Report and document incidents or concerns as per hospital policies.
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Quality Improvement:
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Identify areas for improvement in processes and procedures, and work towards their resolution.
Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. Hiring compensation ranges from $30.50 - $39.65 / hour. This rate is not reflective of shift differentials which is added on top of the base rate of pay. This position is eligible for benefits after a 60-day waiting period.
Minimum Education
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Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Experience
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2 years of experience in Med/Surg preferred
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Prior experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility
Required Registration/License/Certification​​​​​​​
| Department | BLS | ACLS | PALS or ENPC | TNCC | NRP | |||||||
| Med Surg | Required | Preferred | ||||||||||
| IMCU | Required | Required | Required | |||||||||
| ICU | Required | Required | Required | |||||||||
| Emergency Room | Required | Required | Required | Preferred | ||||||||
| Outpatient Surgery | Required | Required | Required | |||||||||
| Operating Room | Required | Required | Preferred | |||||||||
| Recovery Room | Required | Required | Required | |||||||||
| Birthing Center | Required | Required | Preferred | Required |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
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Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures.
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Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department.
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Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.
Physical Demands
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Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
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Manual dexterity and mobility
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Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
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Bending, squatting, twisting, turning
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Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.
Want to know more? Contact Us!
recruitment@apprhs.org
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