About this role
Summary Job Description: Charge RN Full Time I First 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.