Job Description

We are seeking a motivated charge nurse with excellent leadership and communication skills. As a successful candidate, you will provide assistance and care for patients, supervise nursing staff, offer guidance and support, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and ensure that all operational tasks are completed efficiently and on time.

To excel in this role, you will need to be a licensed nursing professional with at least 1 year of experience in a healthcare environment. You should enjoy working with people, have excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Record patients’ medical records and monitor vital signs.
• Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs.
• Coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments, and patient care.
• Overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Mentoring and training new staff and providing support and guidance to all staff members.
• Monitoring medical charts and providing compassionate care and assistance to patients and families.
• Liaising with doctors and administrators and communicating any protocol changes to staff.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Recording and maintaining accurate reports.
• Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner.

Charge Nurse Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Licensed as a LVN
• Further certification may be required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare facility required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and medical software systems.
• Ability to handle stress and work shifts.