Charge Nurse

About the role

The Charge RN oversees daily clinical operations, supports patient flow, staff coordination, and acts as a clinical resource for the nursing team. They participate in quality improvement, staff mentorship, and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Communicates openly, directly, tactfully, and effectively.
• Resolves interpersonal conflicts independently and positively.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement projects, and special assignments.
• Completes all assigned duties before end of shift and communicates any required follow-up.
• Maintains an organized education file and meets all mandatory educational requirements.
• Provides age-appropriate care based on assessment data and patient needs.
• Documents: Changes from baseline assessments, Patient responses to interventions (100% completion rate), and Ideas, facts, and care concepts clearly and timely.
• Administers medications and fluids per established protocols.
• Evaluates treatment effectiveness and anticipates patient care problems.
• Ensures availability of supplies/equipment and documents unusual occurrences affecting patient care.
• Performs surgical preps, monitors vital signs, and assists with patient transport.
• Delegates tasks appropriately based on staff competency and scope of responsibility.
• Acts as a liaison between staff and management, providing guidance and mentorship to newer or less experienced nurses.
• Oversees the nursing staff during their shift and assigns tasks.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 5 (five) years of on-the-job experience.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current ACLS certification preferred or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification.