Emergency Room Charge Nurse at ScionHealth summary:

The Emergency Room Charge Nurse performs critical interventions in patient care, including medication administration and clinical treatments. This role involves monitoring patient conditions, documenting care provided, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support. Additionally, the nurse educates patients and families based on their specific needs, advocating for both their physical and emotional well-being.

Description

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Qualifications

Associate's degree Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications: *BLS obtained within 30 days of hire date Licenses: Current Alabama RN Licensure or Compact License that includes AL

Keywords:

nursing, emergency room, patient care, clinical treatments, BLS certification, RN licensure, patient education, critical thinking, healthcare provider, advocacy