Charge Nurse (RN) - OR

Job description

Sign on Bonus: Up to $15,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility Position Summary: The Charge Nurse is a registered nurse who assists the nurse manager/director in coordination, direction, throughput and evaluation of patient care, unit activities and staff activities and performance on an assigned shift. Incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and professional standards of nursing in daily practice. Applies knowledge of patient requirements, growth and development to effectively make assignments and interventions. Facilitates the provision of consistent care based on changing needs of patients on unit. Manages clinical and non-clinical activities on the unit in absence of the unit manager/director. Coordinates all unit activities for smooth operation in the absence of the unit manager/director. - Supports, evaluates, prioritizes and supervises patient care and unit needs during assigned shift. - Serves as designee for unit matters in nurse manager/director absence. - Makes assignments for staff to meet patient care needs and for incoming patients. - Makes patient assignments and delegates unit specific task assignments to ensure patient care and unit needs are met. Monitors effective...