RN Charge in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital

Position Summary:
Assists the Unit Director with responsibility and accountability for the
management of the unit. Emphasis on independent decision making is related to
the nursing process. Demonstrates the ability to provide consistent direction for
all nursing personnel in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating
nursing activities.

Qualifications:
A. Education:
Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
B. Training and Experience:
1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American
Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart
Association within six (6) months of hire or transfer to department.
3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American
Heart Association within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer to
department.
4. Trauma Nurse Care Course (TNCC) within eighteen (18) months of
hire or transfer to department.
5. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) twenty-four (24)
months of hire or transfer to department.
6. Minimum of two (2) years of full time experience as an
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) required
7. Completion of ENA Modules within six (6) months of being
assigned by unit Director. Equivalent courses can be approved by
unit directors.
VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
A. Ability to perform:
1. Heavy lifting
2. Sustained standing and walking
3. Work under stress
4. Varied work hours and shifts.
B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.