RN Clinician Charge

Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care. Functions as charge nurse.

Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse. Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others. Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.

Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate. Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments. Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.

Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department. Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews. Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Nurse Manager.

Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support. Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff. Actively empowers and advocates for nurses.

Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve. Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes. Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.

Develops management/leadership focused in-service. Demonstrates current evidence-based practice and disseminates information.