Charge Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Charge Registered Nurse manages a particular unit in a healthcare facility during a shift under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role provides orders and delegates tasks among staff nurses, and includes admitting and discharging patients, assigning nurses to patients, and maintaining and ordering medical supplies as needed. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, the Charge Nurse administers the nursing program and directly supervises one shift while sharing 24-hour responsibility for nursing and paraprofessional personnel. The position supports staffing, training, policy development, patient care, documentation, emergency care, medication and supply security, and continuous quality improvement. Work is at Leon County Jail in Tallahassee, Florida, and is subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved nursing education program with a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
- One to two years of professional nursing experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent critical-thinking and assessment skills.
- Ability to make decisions independently and exercise decisive judgment.
- Assertive, empathetic, and able to provide care objectively.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer-service skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and philosophical commitment to the objectives of the facility.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a stressful environment while taking appropriate action as needed.
- Must follow Corizon and departmental policies and procedures.
- Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Administer the nursing program under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
- Directly supervise one shift and share 24-hour responsibility for nursing and paraprofessional personnel.
- Participate in recruitment and orientation of new nursing personnel.
- Participate in in-service training programs and staff meetings.
- Organize training seminars and courses for new staff or to introduce procedures and protocols.
- Participate in developing and implementing Health Care Unit policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and confer with the Directors of Nursing on policy and program development.
- Evaluate staff performance and provide corrective measures when necessary.
- Schedule evaluation conferences for nonsupervisory nursing personnel and participate in their regular performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and initiate health review.
- Supervise preparation of records of nursing care and other treatments provided to patients.
- Plan and supervise implementation of nursing care techniques.
- Supervise emergency medical care in accordance with facility written policies.
- Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and Directors of Nursing, relay pertinent information, and consult on problem-solving to improve health care delivery.
- Maintain security of medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepare and submit daily, monthly, and annual medical records and reports as requested by administrative staff.
- Participate in assigned continuous quality improvement activities.
- Attend staff and administrative meetings as requested.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Admit and discharge patients, assign nurses to patients, and take inventory of and order medical supplies as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
