RN Charge

Position Summary

Assists the Unit Director with responsibility and accountability for the management of the unit. Emphasis on independent decision making is related to the nursing process. Demonstrates the ability to provide consistent direction for all nursing personnel in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing activities. # Qualifications: A.

Education

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse (RN). Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred B. Training and Experience:

1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association within six (6) months of hire or transfer to department.
3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer to department.
4. Trauma Nurse Care Course (TNCC) within eighteen (18) months of hire or transfer to department.
5. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) twenty-four (24)# months of hire or transfer to department.
6. Minimum of two (2) years of full time experience as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) required
7. Completion of ENA Modules within six (6) months of being# assigned by unit Director. Equivalent courses can be approved by# unit directors. VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: A. Ability to perform:
8. Heavy lifting
9. Sustained standing and walking
10. Work under stress
11. Varied work hours and shifts. B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases. #