Charge Nurse ICU Night

Job Description

Evaluates the quality of patient care and outcomes based on administered treatments.

Directs and coordinates nursing personnel activities during designated shifts, overseeing staff and patient care.

Ensures real-time documentation, including reviewing task lists every two hours and promptly initiating and signing off physician orders.

Advises nurses on the appropriateness of calling physicians for patient care concerns.

Assists staff in using electronic quality management tools to evaluate treatment plans and ensure quality outcomes.

Uses chart audit reports to monitor adherence to documentation guidelines and assist staff in achieving documentation goals.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, empathy, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Critical thinking / problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution.
• Organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to provide leadership, direction, and solve complex problems.
• Accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills, and a professional bedside manner.
• Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care including health promotion and maintenance.

Education

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
• Master's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience

• 1+ experience in specialty [Required]
• 3+ charge RN experience [Preferred]

Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS)[Preferred]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS)[Preferred]