Charge Nurse
Job Brief:
A charge nurse is responsible for initiating and supervising all activities related to patient care and maintaining the operating rhythm of the unit. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. In essence, the charge nurse is the go-to person for all aspects of patient care delivery on their shift.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Provide leadership to facilitate effective patient care delivery.
Monitor the condition of patients under their charge, recognize changes in patient condition, implement appropriate interventions, continuity of care, and patient safety.
Conform to all regulatory guidelines, ensure adherence to the facility’s policies, and maintain compliance with standards of practice and ethics.
Deescalate potentially volatile situations involving patients or co-workers.
Delegate unit and patient responsibilities to nursing staff based on each staff member’s level of competence.
Report concerns about patient care, the work environment, or co-worker performance to management personnel in a timely fashion.
Educate nursing staff regarding the use of all equipment and supplies, safe patient handling techniques, safety procedures, and infection control.
Correspond with physicians to ensure that all information is readily available to patient care providers.
Record nursing notes, chart admission and discharge dates, and participate in unit staffing, code rounds, and morbidity and mortality conferences.
Requirements:
Bachelor degree of Nursing.
5-7 years of experience, of which 3 years as a charge nurse.
Basic Life Support certification.
Strong Leadership skills.
Excellent leadership and organizational capability.
A genuine sense of compassion.
High Planning skills.
Capability of delegate & follow up.
Familiarity with Windows based computer systems.
Experience with healthcare data software
- 5-7 سنوات خبرة
- مؤهل عالي
- طب وصيدلة
