Charge Nurse
About The Position
As our Charge Nurse, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. To be successful in this role, you will need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions with physicians, consultants and family advocates. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program
- One year experience in Long Term Care and/or Subacute
- Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA
- Basic Life Support - CPR
- Expanded IV Therapy Course
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care including patient’s plan of care, medication administration, responding to emergencies and supervising the nursing care on the unit.
- Ability to serve as leader and teammate.
- Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients.
- High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.
- Monitor the efficiency of your department
- Mentor people on your team.
- Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
