RN ER Charge

**Offering up to a $15000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full Time Registered Nurse candidates!**

Why Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center our Emergency Department is thefrontline of care where clinical expertise rapid decision-making and compassion come together to make a life-saving difference. As an ER Registered Nurse youll be at the center of action assessing stabilizing and treating patients with urgent and often critical conditions. Youll collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals responding quickly to emergencies while providing reassurance and support to patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. If youre looking for a role that challenges you to think fast act decisively and grow professionally the Emergency Department at ENMMC is the place to be. Take advantage of our specialized emergency nursing training ongoing mentorship and professional development programs and be part of a team that truly makes an impact when every second counts.

We offer you a generous benefits package including:
Up to $20000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
100% licensure/certification reimbursement
Medical Dental Disability and Life Insurance
401K
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Paid Holidays

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 162-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission-accredited facility. Roswell New Mexico offers small-town charm with a famously out of this world attitude. Here you can choose to live near mountains lakes rivers or the desert. Southeastern New Mexico is full of undiscovered wonders of the Land of Enchantment.

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff coordinates care with healthcare teams and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of patient care ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians patients families and hospital departments including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow manages bed assignments and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards infection control protocols and hospital policies addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits educating staff and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene sterilization and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess prioritize and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols safety standards and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (ENMMC) we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth empowering leadership and encourages health and well-being not just in the communities we serve but also in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of many. We know that understanding and addressing the wants needs and expectations of our patients is critical to our success. And we recognize that the compassion and collaboration of our staff physicians and volunteers are key to our continued success and are the core of our mission. We strive to create an environment of teamwork and engagement where employees work together on continuous quality improvement with a focus on patient safety. We are looking for individuals who share this commitment and understanding. As a future employee your personal growth and development is paramount at ENMMC. Come join us in making a difference!