Role Overview: The RN Clinical Charge Nurse oversees daily unit operations, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care through effective leadership, clinical expertise, and team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate patient care, staffing, and resource management.
- Assign patients considering acuity, new staff, and operational needs.
- Perform patient rounds, evaluate care quality, and address corrective actions.
- Collaborate with physicians, staff, and leadership for patient flow and safety.
- Support performance improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and staff development.
- Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a resource and mentor for team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promote interdisciplinary communication, patient-centered care, and safety standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Nursing degree (preferred).
- Current RN license and Basic Life Support certification.
- Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; 2 years as relief charge preferred.
- Strong clinical, leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to utilize technology effectively and work collaboratively in a team.
Additional Notes: The role requires a proactive leader committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.