Charge Nurse

• Assist the head nurses in overseeing the patient’s plan of care ensuring that it is being updated by the nurses appropriately
• Demonstrates leadership and priority setting skills in the coordination of administrative and patient care responsibilities for assigned shift
• Recognizes and anticipates problems and needs of Ward Nursing unit including nursing staff and patients for appropriate intervention
• Provides direction to the staff and assists them in the execution of their responsibilities and Ensures patient-related information is updated on the computer
• Coordinates admissions to the Unit and transfers from the Unit to all involved service providers
• Contacts the Physicians to give important information relating to patients under care or clarifying orders
• Assists the head nurse in evaluating the quality of nursing care being given by the staff and its documentation providing guidance when needed
• Evaluates the condition and progress of each patient and appropriateness of care plans
• Assists the head nurse to facilitate required reports to the Nursing Director regarding administrative activities
• Maintains a productive working relationship with superiors keeping them informed as to the condition of patients and pertinent information regarding the operations of the Unit
• Reports to Maintenance department any malfunction of equipment and machine and makes follow-up until it is delivered to Ward Nursing Unit
• Performs head nurse’s functions whenever he/she is out of Ward Nursing Unit for whatever reason

Bachelor in Nursing + 5 Years’ experience 2 of them in the same role in recognized Hospital