Charge Nurse - Adult Critical Care - MedSurg - 6 West
Core
Provides expert patient care and acts as a clinical resource to staff in an adult critical care/med-surg unit.
Role type
Charge Nurse (Lead RN)
Builds
Patient care and nursing unit operations
Domain
Healthcare - Adult Critical Care / Med-Surg
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, delegation, staff supervision, patient/family education, safety monitoring, scheduling, record maintenance
Preferred skills
BSN, 2 years of RN experience in specified area
Technologies
Computer systems, tools and programs
Responsibilities
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatments and procedures for patients; Serves as lead nurse, supervises and coaches RNs and other staff; Ensures patient safety; Assists leadership in scheduling staff; Educates patients and family members; Consults with medical staff regarding patient issues; Maintains accurate patient records.