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.