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The Charge nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. The charge nurse must have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills on which to base judgments and make decisions, organizing abilities to direct nursing tasks and operations, and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and the work of others. The charge nurse provides ongoing coordination of work and resources as necessary to meet changing requirements in the work environment. The charge nurse evaluates individual and collective outcomes of the patient care provided during their shift, compares patient care delivery to accepted standards, adjusts assignment of resources as necessary, and reports changing needs and outcomes to the health care staff.
Job Responsibility:
Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs
Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs
Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff
Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff
Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management
Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction
Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance
Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Associate Degree Nursing
CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing