Charge Nurse – Emergency Department – Tiffin Hospital

General Summary

The Charge Nurse is responsible for providing a clear line of authority and accountability in the absence of the CNO and/or Departmental Managers. Functions in a role to facilitate operations of the hospital, implementation of changes, and enhance staff accountability. Serves as clinician with advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse of the State of Ohio.
• Certification: BLS for the Healthcare Provider through the AHA. Have or be able to obtain ACLS and PALS within six months of hire. Must have or be willing to obtain NRP, dysrhythmia and critical care classes.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Performs nursing skills and operates specific nursing equipment.
• Interprets hospital policies and procedures.
• Handles confidential information.
• Assists managers in providing general supervision to hospital employees.

• Works in patient care environment with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazardous waste/materials, and offensive odors.
• Prolonged standing, walking, stooping/bending, along with lifting, turning, and positioning of patients. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to injury due to combative or abusive patients.
• Work may be fatiguing and emotionally stressful.
• Frequent and prolonged exposure to excessive noise due to unit activities.
• Frequently exposed to mental strain caused by a fast‑paced environment and information from multiple sources.

The Charge Nurse is a licensed professional nurse responsible for delivery of patient care and teaching through the nursing process. The Charge Nurse may delegate responsibilities/activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing, and the established policies and procedures of the organization. The Charge Nurse assists in orientation of new personnel and assumes a leadership role as assigned.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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