Charge Nurse - Adult Acute Care - 7 South
Core
Lead registered nurse providing expert patient care, supervising staff, and acting as a clinical resource in an adult acute care unit.
Role type
Charge Nurse (Lead RN)
Builds
Patient care delivery and nursing team operations
Domain
Healthcare / Adult Acute Care
Required skills
Patient assessment and care planning, staff supervision and coaching, delegation to auxiliary personnel, interdisciplinary consultation, patient and family education, accurate medical record maintenance
Preferred skills
BSN degree, 2+ years of RN experience in adult acute care
Technologies
Computer systems for medical records and protocols
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient treatments; supervise and coach nursing staff; ensure patient safety; educate patients and families on conditions and treatments; consult with medical staff on patient issues; maintain accurate patient records