Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Join the Coastal Carolina Hospital ED team as a Charge RN! 
  
Location: Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical Center, 1000 Medical Center Dr., Hardeeville, South Carolina 29927 
Shift: varies 
Status: Full Time 

Our Emergency Department is a 16-bed unit that specializes in providing immediate medical care for patients with severe or urgent illnesses or injuries. It is equipped to handle a wide range of services, including initial assessment, treatment, stabilization, emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions and potentially admission to the hospital. Our preferred patient ratio is 4:1. 

Great teamwork! 
Treats all types of emergent needs 
Coordinates with other specialties 
Ability to have autonomy on unit 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. 
• Experience:  One year of Clinical Experience, required. 
• Licensure/Certification: Current unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina, required. Current BCLS and ACLS certifications; PALS is recommended, required. Current PALS, required. Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s), required. 

• Coordinate shift assignments by matching patient acuity levels with the specific skills and experience of available nursing staff.
• Supervise and mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, providing real-time clinical guidance and support for complex procedures.
• Oversee patient care plans, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure treatment goals are met.
• Serve as a clinical resource for the team, stepping in to assist with high-risk patients or emergency ‘Code‘ situations.
• Address patient/family concerns immediately, acting as the first point of contact for grievances or care quality issues.