Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical ICU Nights

About the role

Provides nursing leadership for a shift in the Medical Surgical ICU, supervising and mentoring staff, coordinating staffing levels, and ensuring quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and evaluates patient care effectiveness
• Addresses complaints and performs role-specific duties such as admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Ensures availability of necessary equipment and supplies
• May assist directly with patient care and problem-solving
• Provides leadership during assigned shift
• Supports safe, effective nursing practices
• Responds to care issues and evaluates care outcomes

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited program
• RN licensure
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Decisiveness
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment