Charge Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

The Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department is a shift leader whose role includes managing nursing resources and facilitating appropriate patient flow and care. The duties of the Charge Nurse focus primarily on throughput, capacity management, and daily operations.

Promotes and maintains the philosophy, values, standards of performance and goals of the organization and the department. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and achieve desired outcomes. May function as a Registered Nurse as outlined in the Registered Nurse Emergency Care Center job description. Facilitates patient flow through the Emergency Department and collaborates with inpatient units to coordinate admitted patient flow to the inpatient units.

Associates degree in nursing required, bachelors degree in nursing preferred. Five (5) years of experience in the emergency department setting as a Registered Nurse. NH RN License. ACLS, PALS. AVADE. TNCC and ENPC preferred. CEN preferred.

Min: $38.60

Max: $54.17

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Work Status: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, variable days/nights;
• Employment Type: Per Diem;
• Job ID: 15869

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of  Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

Our locations

New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.