Summary & Objective
The Nurse, Charge assists in for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. They are responsible for maintaining a high level of patient care and acting as an educational resource for nurses.
Knowledge & Experience Requirements
- Clear and Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in the state of Florida
- CPR certification
- 1-3 years of experience in a Health Care Facility
- Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
- Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
Essential Functions
- Communicating with physicians on a patient and/or resident's progress and reporting special circumstances
- Assists in patient and/or resident chart audits for accuracy on orders.
- Makes rounds to unit during assigned shift.
- Coordinates unit huddle meeting.
- Provides education to nursing staff on areas found non-compliant
- Provides patient and/or resident care utilizing the nursing process and in compliance with facility nursing policies and procedures.
- Conducts an individualized patient and/or resident evaluation and evaluates the total needs of the patient and/or resident, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient and/or resident's immediate condition or needs within 24 hours of admission.
- Assists in developing plan of care that is individualized for the patient and/or resident reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
- Ensure supplies, medications and equipment is properly stored.
- Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties
- Administers medications and treatments according to nursing policies and procedures.
- Provide orientation on a regular basis to new employees.
- Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as required.
- Reports patient and/or resident's condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
- Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident's care needs.
- Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
- Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Provide other duties of healthcare team member
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
- May serve as an interim department leader depending on need
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
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