RN Charge Nurse

Job description

RN Charge Nurse | Cottonwood Tucson | Tucson, Arizona About the Job: This position will work Thursday-Saturday (7p-7a). PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Charge Nurse (RN) oversees assigned unit/department for assigned shift and provides direct client care while supervising care treatment and services provided by other members of the nursing team to assure optimal client outcomes. Manages the Plan of Care for each client and actively participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team of the unit. Ensures appropriate staffing of the unit for coverage needs related to acuity, absences, and leave time. Roles and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Provides direct care for clients as well as monitors and coordinates other nurses and members of the staff on the daily medical or behavioral health care activities of the unit. - Leads, guides and trains staff on the unit. - Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding client care. - Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage ensuring appropriate staffing ratios. - Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each s...