Registered Nurse (RN) ER Charge Nurse
Job Description
Dreaming of living in paradise? Want to join a team delivering unmatched patient care? Enjoy leading an incredible team? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
What We Stand For: Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees, and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.
What We Do: Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) is a 167 bed, full service, Joint Commission accredited, outstanding, acute care medical facility with a
- 24/7 emergency room
- 24/7 laboratory
- 24/7 radiology services
- 24/7 specially equipped medical transport helicopter
LKMC is also proud to be the only hospital in the Florida Keys that offers labor and delivery services. We also offer physical therapy in Key West using a multi-joint strength system, in addition to other innovative systems and equipment for customized rehabilitation.
LKMC is fully accredited by the State of Florida and the gold standard, The Joint Commission.
What Does an Emergency Services Charge Nurse Do? As an Emergency Services Charge Nurse with Lower Keys Medical Center, you will spend your day…
- Coordination of activities, e.g., collaborating with physicians, and other departments, consulting with other nurses.
- Awareness of legal aspects of nursing and applying this knowledge when making staff assignments.
- Awareness of institutional policies and procedures related to nursing service.
- Interprets organizational chart, and uses the institution's organizational structure effectively.
- Identifies the priorities for patient care management.
- Knows the responsibilities of all nursing staff members and utilizes this knowledge when preparing assignments for staff members.
- Utilizes the talents of all members of the nursing staff.
- Solves problems or avoids potential ones by making appropriate assignments of staff to patients.
- Observes the performance of nursing personnel and share this information with the nursing manager.
- Monitors the quality of patient care being delivered by other nursing staff members.
- Checks the completeness and accuracy of patient care plans routinely, and continually updates and revises these plans as changes occur in the patient's condition.
- Demonstrates leadership through clinical practice and teaching.
What's In It For You? Joining the LKMC team gives you an unmatched experience of being a part of something much larger, growth potential, full benefits package, competitive salary, etc.
Which Qualifications Do You Need? In order to set you up for success, you need the basics of…
- Requires an Associate's Degree. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
- You must have a Florida Registered Nurse License.
- A current AHA - ACLS, AHA - BLS, AHA - PALS, and AHA - NRP certification is required.
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within this field, is also required.
Lower Keys Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.