Admin Charge Nurse-ED

UH : Emergency Room (Full-Time, Day Shift)-

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

The Administrative Charge Nurse, Emergency Department (ED), demonstrates comprehensive clinical practice knowledge in adult and pediatric emergency and trauma services.

Functions effectively in a fast-paced emergency department with level one trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation and comprehensive stroke center accreditation in an academic teaching medical center.

Directs the shift operations based on substantial knowledge and compliance with regulations set forth by Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Association (ICEMA), and State Emergency Medical Services Authorities (EMSA), in addition to state and federal hospital regulations.

Achieves and maintains credible collegial working relationships with pre-hospital care providers, multiple law enforcement agency staff, as well as with Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) hospital inpatient services staff and physicians.

Supervises radio room activity manned by the Mobile Intensive Care Nurses (MICNs) and stays abreast of community status in regards to emergency situations, catastrophic incidents and mass casualties.

Collaborates with ED leadership and physician staff and initiates procedures in accordance with situation. Activates Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) out into the community when needed.

Independently supervises licensed and unlicensed staff during shift and seeks assistance if needed. Facilitates a positive environment and provides hands-on guidance to engage staff in adopting a care delivery model of accountability, empowerment, and excellence that infuses evidenced-based practice at the bedside.

Supports the director and executive director with clinical, administrative, financial and human resource management of ED operations twenty four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

Performs other duties as needed.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required, or, Associate’s Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in a non-nursing field and a Master’s Degree in Nursing required.

Minimum three years nursing experience in a level one trauma center required. Minimum one year of prior management or supervisory experience preferred.

California Registered Nurse (RN) License required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required from the American Heart Association required.

Trauma Nurse Course Certification (TNCC) required. Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required. Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification required.

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred. Other competencies as specified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care required.

Advanced competencies in emergency and trauma nursing. Thorough knowledge of healthcare regulations and survey process required.

Demonstrates leadership, supervision, management and communications skills required. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in neighborhood of specialty.

Able to read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position, e.

• g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program; relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others;
• be assertive and consistent in following and / or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure;
• lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision;
• perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload;
• work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care;
• hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place / patient care;

see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.