The ED Charge is responsible for providing clinical leadership and operational oversight during assigned shifts. In the absence of administrative leadership, the ED Charge assumes supervisory responsibility for the Emergency Department and staff.
Duties include (but not limited to): Monitors adherence to infection control standards, OSHA requirements and Joint Commission guidelines; completes post-discharge follow-up communications and documentation; provides shift-level supervision and direction to ED staff; conducts leadership rounds to identify and resolve issues impacting patient care or operations; collaborates with leadership on resource utilization and departmental efficiency; cross trains in other areas of the hospital and be flexible with the location of nursing needs required daily; performs primary triage assessments of patients presenting to the ED, utilizing established clinical protocols and EHR documentation, and more.
Skills Required: Candidate must have strong clinical judgement and critical thinking skills; demonstrate leadership and team coordination abilities; effective interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills; ability to function independently in high-stress and rapidly changing environments; ability to coach and educate in the clinical setting in real-time; strong ability to multitask and maintain organization within the department; proficiency in electronic medical records and clinical informatics systems; ability to foresee departmental and staffing needs in the event of emergent situations; ability to stay calm under pressure.
Education required: Either an IL licensed RN, or IL licensed paramedic. Required within 6 weeks of hire if not already obtained: Emergency Service Index (ESI) training. Required within 6 months of hire if not already obtained: ACLS & PALS training. Required at time of hire: BLS training.
The role is full time, night shift (7p-7a) with pay beginning at $39.89 for an RN or $28.17 for a paramedic and then increases with experience. Pay rate is reduced by $2.50 if you pick up any additional shifts that are days shifts. Shift differential added: 6% from 7pm to 11pm, plus an additional $3 per hour for weekend shifts after midnight on Fridays.
Clay County Hospital provides a full benefit package including (but not limited to) the following:
Full medical, dental and vision insurance, IMRF Retirement pension plan, life insurance, gym reimbursement, paid time off, bereavement pay, school visitation leave, sick pay, FMLA, extended illness pay and more!!
