Charge Nurse (RN) - PCU
About The Position
The Charge Nurse (RN) in the PCU provides guidance and support to staff, maintains a safe environment, supports patient throughput, and directs nursing staff. The role coordinates patient flow within the unit, delegates assignments, and supervises support staff according to their training and patient acuity, working with medical providers to ensure quality patient care. The Charge Nurse also provides direct clinical care, assessing, planning, and implementing care for assigned patients each shift and at the unit level. The role reports to the appropriate clinical leader, with oversight by the CNO, and supports high-quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, clinical staff competency, and appropriate resource management.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- Current license, certification, or registration to practice the profession as required by law, regulation in the state of practice, or policy.
- AHA BLS certification.
- AHA ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP certification if applicable under corporate policy for the unit of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient flow and oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Delegate assignments and supervise support staff in accordance with their training and patient acuity.
- Provide guidance and support to staff, and mentor and train new staff.
- Provide direct clinical care, including assessing, planning, and implementing care for assigned patients on a per-shift basis.
- Coordinate and integrate patient care based on the nursing process and prescribed medical regimen.
- Provide high-quality, safe, cost-effective total nursing care to assigned patients.
- Administer medications safely and promptly in accordance with hospital policy.
- Direct care according to established safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control standards.
- Monitor medical charts and maintain accurate reports and records.
- Provide compassionate care and assistance to patients and families.
- Liaise with doctors and administrators and communicate protocol changes to staff.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform HICS responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed during emergencies or disasters.
- Know the hospital emergency codes, their purposes, and appropriate responses, and follow applicable procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
