Charge RN - Emergency Dept, Days

Piedmont Healthcare
Snellville, GA, 30278, USA

Healthcare
Emergency Department RN
Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse

Our job summary

The Charge RN in the Emergency Department leads nursing care delivery, manages patient flow, and coordinates staff assignments during day shifts in a high-acuity, 38-bed emergency unit. This role requires strong leadership, clinical skills including BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and effective communication to ensure quality patient outcomes. The position includes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and promotes continuous process improvements in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Overview:

Charge RN - Emergency Dept, Days

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center- Emergency Dept

*Sign on Bonus Available up to $5,000

We are looking for positive, self-motivated, engaged and excited for growth individuals to join our team
38 bed Emergency Department that sees on average 160 patients a day that present with various acuities.
We are a primary Stroke and Stemi receiving facility that is able to intervene and administer thrombolytics.
Two helicopter pads on campus for utilization
We have 5 PODs in our department, depending on acuity, is where the patient will be assigned
Behavioral Health Pod
We have Charge nurses, ED Flow Coordinators, Paramedics, ED Techs, PCTs, Mental Health Technicians and Unit Secretaries who work in close collaboration with the ED Providers to provide exceptional care
All staff members must have a BLS to work in this unit. ACLS and PALS preferred, must obtain within allotted timeframe. Preferably before start date

Responsibilities:

Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates delivery of quality nursing care to include facilitating patient flow in coordination with Bed Control, Patient Access, or Administrative Supervisor to include triage, admissions, discharges, and transfers.

2. Monitors patient care delivery, to include appropriate implementation of protocol, administration of medications, and treatment modalities.

3. Communicates patient flow/patient care issues to appropriate physician and/or clinical manager.

4. Coordinates issues of diversion, as appropriate.

5. Coordinates equitable distribution of staff assignments based on skill mix, staffing levels, patient diagnosis, volume, and acuity. Adjusts assignments as needed during the shift.

6. Fairly and equitably administers departmental and hospital policies.

7. Assists the clinical manager, as necessary, to ensure appropriate staffing levels and most efficient use of staffing plan.

8. Monitors census and appropriately anticipates the need to assume clinical role as needed.

9. Maintains a high level of clinical competency in administering nursing care to include accurate determination of patient’s acuity and Implements appropriate medical response to include use of protocols/policies/pathways.

10. Promptly reports issues that cannot be resolved during the shift to clinical manager, with suggestions for resolution.

11. Ensures that system issues involving other departments, that can cause decreased quality of care or productivity, are reported to the clinical manager.

12. Promotes customer satisfaction by responding to service issues in a timely and effective manner.

13. Serves as a resource and a role model for the nursing and ancillary staff on the assigned unit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Leadership Skills

• Effective Communication Skills

• Initiative

• Independent Judgment

• Ability to handle stressful environments

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Piedmont

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You’ll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.

Total Rewards that work for you:

Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
Total Wellness programs for you and your family
Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching
Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
Financial Wellness Planning and Education
Broad Employee Assistance Program services

PTO your way

Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
Employer Paid Military Leave
Opportunity for PTO cash-in
Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday

Benefits

Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
Dental and Vision
Adoption Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
Health Reimbursement Account
Fully paid long term disability
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Qualifications: Education

Graduate from a nursing program Required
Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

1 year of Emergency Department experience, as a registered nurse (RN) Required
Experience participating in and/or leading quality and process improvement projects Required

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
ACLS Required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
CEN - Certified Emergency Room Nurse Preferred

Business Unit : Name: Eastside Medical Center LLC

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