Registered Charge Nurse - Medical

The RN Clinical Charge Nurse oversees daily unit operations, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in a clinical setting supported by evidence-based practice and organizational models. They serve as a clinical leader, responsible for patient assessments, care coordination, and implementing the nursing process to achieve optimal outcomes. Key duties include rounding on patients, promoting relationship-based care, effective interdisciplinary communication, and fostering a respectful environment. They coordinate staffing, monitor resource utilization, and support performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practice. Additionally, they serve as a preceptor or mentor, promote professional development, ensure compliance with policies and standards, and participate in quality and safety initiatives. Qualifications include active RN licensure, clinical expertise, strong communication skills, leadership ability, and commitment to ethical practice and patient advocacy. Core responsibilities emphasize teamwork, safety, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement to enhance healthcare delivery.