Charge Nurse (RN), Part-time, Days, Emergency Department

UC Health is hiring a part-time Charge Nurse for the emergency department for the night shift at West Chester Hospital.  

The Emergency Department Nurse will support West Chester Hospital’s emergency room (ER) and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. 

About West Chester Hospital   

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. 

Unit Details:

• West Chester Hospital is a certified Level III trauma center which shares providers with our Level I trauma center, UC Medical Center, in downtown Cincinnati.  
• Our leadership team is committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees have a work-life balance. 
• All staff have open lines of communication with leadership.  
• As a Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will work with your own caseload of patients. 
• Our Emergency Department team strives to create a supportive, team-oriented environment. 

Patient Population (clinical only) Communication & Patient Needs

• Uses age- and population-appropriate communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development, and psychosocial milestones.
• Provides clear instructions to patients/families and involves them in care.
• Responds appropriately to behavioral health, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Safely administers medications, treatments, and equipment.
• Recognizes and reports signs of abuse or neglect.

Assessment & Planning

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and admission histories.
• Identifies actual and potential patient problems, prioritizing care needs.
• Reassesses and updates care plans regularly based on patient condition.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Initiates discharge planning on admission and coordinate appropriate referrals.

Implementation & Evaluation

• Provides and/or delegates care in alignment with policies and standards.
• Ensures safe and timely execution of physician orders.
• Educates patients and families based on individualized needs.
• Responds effectively to emergencies and urgent situations.
• Continuously evaluates care outcomes and modifies interventions as needed.
• Maintains continuity of care during transitions and handoffs.

Documentation

• Accurately and timely documents assessments, care, interventions, and outcomes.
• Completes admission, transfer, and discharge documentation as required.
• Records patient/family education and response.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Demonstrates accountability and flexibility in assignments.
• Serves as Charge Nurse when assigned, ensuring safe and fair assignments.
• Supports, coaches, and mentors staff and new team members.
• Promotes a positive and professional work environment.
• Monitors compliance with unit standards and provides feedback.

Productivity & Professionalism

• Manages workload efficiently and within unit productivity targets.
• Adheres to scheduling, attendance, and staffing guidelines.
• Supports safe and cost-effective use of resources.
• Adjusts to unit needs, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Collaborates with leadership to balance staffing based on census and acuity.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience required; additional clinical experience preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver culturally competent patient care and education.
• Effectively communicates with peers and the healthcare team using appropriate channels, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Shows evidence of ongoing professional growth and continuing education.
• Adapts to change and works effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
• Maintains competency in age-related care, growth and development, treatment protocols, and psychosocial needs of patients, with emphasis on adult and geriatric populations.

Licenses And Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to patient contact.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), telemetry certification, and/or specialty certification in medical-surgical, orthopedic, critical care, or gerontological nursing preferred.
• Membership in a professional nursing organization desirable but not required.

About Uc Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.  

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