Charge Nurse (RN) - Neuro

About This Role

This Charge Nurse (RN) position in the Neuro department involves supervising and mentoring staff, determining staffing levels, providing direct patient care, and ensuring quality patient outcomes within a 39-patient bed unit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor nursing and support staff during assigned shift
• Determine staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow
• Provide direct patient care as needed
• Float between staff to assist with problem-solving
• Take patient assignments to meet staffing needs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes
• Respond to complaints about patient care and related services, and manage through established channels
• Perform role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers
• Ensure staff have necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care
• Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment

Benefits

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