Charge Nurse

**Summary** **Job Description:** **Charge RN** Full Time I Third Shift Emergency Department I Lexington, KY An Emergency department (ED) that provides 24-hour emergency care to patients who need urgent medical attention for severe injuries or illness. **Description:** * Manages shift operations for department/unit, adjusting staff assignments as acuity, census, staffing and priorities change, * Assists in identifying staff to supplement schedule, including call-in coverage. Communicates all staffing schedule changes to Clinical House Supervisor and/or Staffing Office. * Coordinates meal and break time for all assigned staff. * Delegates responsibilities within scope of practice and provides guidance to co-workers in assessment, clinical skills, and problem solving and networks with preceptors of new staff to facilitate orientation. * Collaborates with all disciplines and departments to resolve issues affecting patient flow and throughput. * Rounds with a purpose utilizing key questions to obtain feedback from patients and families. * Resolve any issues at point of care. * Exemplifies excellent interpersonal communication both verbal and written. * Promotes open communication that facilitates staff input into decision making, conflict resolution and teamwork among staff. * Communicates current unit issues to Director, CHS, +/or designee. * Maintains confidentiality and privacy in both staff and patient interactions. * Collaborates with unit educator re: unit needs. * Reports to work on time and flexes schedule frequently. * Exhibits courtesy and discretion in interactions with families, patients, physicians and others. * Accepts feedback constructively. * Responds effectively and promptly to requests. Facilitates bed placement and patient flow on unit in collaboration of the Clinical House Supervisor and ACC. **Requirements:** * One year of experience * Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.  * Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.  * Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.  * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date. * BLS/ACLS/PALS and/or other designated unit specific certifications, training and requirements specific to unit.   **Benefits****:** * Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance * Life Insurance * Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance * Identity Theft Protection * Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually  * Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  * 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire  * Bereavement Leave (includes pets)  * PTO Sell Back Program  * Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) * Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support  * Retirement with Company Match ### _If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!_ ### Baptist Health is an _Equal Employment Opportunity_ employer.