Charge Nurse, Acute Inpatient & ER
Springfield, CO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Charge Nurse (Acute Inpatient and Emergency Room Nightshift RN)

Location: Springfield, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nightshift, 6 PM – 6 AM, 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week) with potential for overtime and holiday coverage

Position Summary

As a Charge Nurse, you will oversee patient care in hospital nursing, including acute inpatient and emergency room settings. You will assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions, develop and implement nursing care plans, evaluate outcomes, and coordinate care with the healthcare team. This role includes supervisory responsibilities over licensed practical nurses, certified nurse aides, and ward clerks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans involving patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and revise care plans as needed.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation using manual and automated systems.
• Act as liaison coordinating patient care activities among nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
• Communicate patient care plans and significant changes to interdisciplinary team members and families.
• Participate in performance improvement, risk management, and continuous education activities.
• Provide patient, family, staff, and student education based on assessed learning needs.
• Manage emergency room patient care, including rapid assessment within 5 minutes of admission, documentation, and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain professional relationships and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment and infection control measures.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as required.
• Demonstrate cost-effective use of supplies and recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong independent work ethic and ability to collaborate with leadership and team members.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and mature judgment.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation department operations and nursing principles.
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities with capacity to prioritize and work independently.
• Commitment to quality control, accuracy, and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Dependability with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Promotes safety and security, using equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing demands effectively.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Initiative to accept new responsibilities and complete tasks thoroughly.
• Maintains professional knowledge through ongoing education and networking.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in typing and use of computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet.
• Ability to learn new software systems quickly.

Additional Information

• This position requires strong people skills, verbal communication, and the ability to make immediate decisions based on sound clinical judgment.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity toward patients and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and staff is essential.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with a focus on leadership, patient care coordination, and emergency nursing.