Novant Health
Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Job Description
Join the Coastal Carolina Hospital ED team as a Charge RN!
Location: Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical Center, 1000 Medical Center Dr., Hardeeville, South Carolina 29927
Shift: varies
Status: Full Time
Our Emergency Department is a 16-bed unit that specializes in providing immediate medical care for patients with severe or urgent illnesses or injuries. It is equipped to handle a wide range of services, including initial assessment, treatment, stabilization, emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions and potentially admission to the hospital. Our preferred patient ratio is 4:1.
Great teamwork!
Treats all types of emergent needs
Coordinates with other specialties
Ability to have autonomy on unit
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Experience: One year of Clinical Experience, required.
- Licensure/Certification: Current unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina, required. Current BCLS and ACLS certifications; PALS is recommended, required. Current PALS, required. Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s), required.
- Coordinate shift assignments by matching patient acuity levels with the specific skills and experience of available nursing staff.
- Supervise and mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, providing real-time clinical guidance and support for complex procedures.
- Oversee patient care plans, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure treatment goals are met.
- Serve as a clinical resource for the team, stepping in to assist with high-risk patients or emergency "Code" situations.
- Address patient/family concerns immediately, acting as the first point of contact for grievances or care quality issues.