Charge Nurse

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Oversight

• Ensures patient care is delivered effectively and efficiently, including overseeing patient assessments, care plans, and treatment interventions.
• Supervises and supports nursing staff and students, including scheduling shifts, managing workloads, and providing guidance and preceptorship.
• Monitors and evaluates the nursing team's quality of care, addressing issues related to patient safety and care standards.
• Conducts purposeful rounding on the unit, visiting and interacting with patients and staff to ensure their needs are met, prevent complications, and improve overall care quality.

2. Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive and continuous care.
• Oversees accurate and timely patient care and nursing documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and oversee the unit's daily activities, completing all tasks promptly, including patient monitoring, Procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Conduct unit rounds every shift to ensure all rooms were ready to use and all required maintenance requests were in place.
• Ensure the completion of daily unit assignments and countercheck the compliance of all unit staff.
• Ensure compliance with the infection control practice by all disciplines.
• Monitor and countercheck the compliance of all bundles.

3. Emergency and Crisis Management

• Leads the response to emergencies, including coordinating with emergency services and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
• Addresses and resolves unexpected issues or complications during patient care or within the unit.

4. Staff Development and Training

• Supports staff training and continuing education to ensure that nursing staff remain current with best practices and new developments in healthcare. Supports and participates in continuous educational activities.
• Conducts performance evaluations for nursing staff during the shift, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

5. Resource Management

• Manages and oversees medical supplies and equipment, ensuring that necessary resources are available and in good condition.
• Monitors and manages the unit s budget, including controlling costs and ensuring efficient use of resources.

6. Leadership and Decision-Making

• Provides leadership and support to the nursing team, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Makes critical decisions regarding patient care, staff management, and operational issues, often under pressure and with limited information.

7. Communication and Collaboration

• Conducts safety huddles at the beginning of the shift or as needed to enhance patient safety and improve communication among the healthcare team.
• Facilitates effective communication within the nursing team and between different departments, ensuring that information is shared promptly and accurately. Escalate concerns to the unit manager, nursing supervisor, and multidisciplinary team.
• Addresses patient and family concerns, updating patient status and ensuring their needs and preferences are considered.
• Manages and resolves conflicts or issues among staff, patients, or families professionally and constructively.
• Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to the patients and staff.
• Maintain a positive and proactive approach to challenges.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures.