Role Overview: The RN Clinical Charge Nurse oversees daily unit operations, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care through effective leadership, coordination, and clinical expertise. They serve as a resource for staff, promote evidence-based practices, and foster a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage staffing, patient assignments, and unit resources to optimize care delivery.
- Conduct patient rounds, evaluate care quality, and ensure adherence to safety and clinical standards.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary communication, including physician rounds and patient handoffs.
- Lead performance improvement initiatives, participate in committees, and support survey readiness.
- Mentor and support professional development of team members, serving as a preceptor or role model.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies, including safety standards.
- Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and quality improvement activities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associates or Bachelor of Nursing; preferred Bachelor’s.
- Current RN license and certifications such as BLS; national specialty certification preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; 2 years as relief charge preferred.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in technology and clinical documentation, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
Join a team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care, supporting your professional growth and rewarding your contributions.