RN Charge Job Description
RN charge
provides care consistent w/ National Patient Safety Goals, medication safety procedures & other standards adopted by the facility to ensure patient safety.
RN Charge Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective RN charge job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included RN charge job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Completes comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation)
Organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws
Assures procedures are followed for pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain and medication administration
Is a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team
Accurately documents patient/resident condition including assessments, communication and care provided
Supervises nurses and/or other providers of care in carrying out their responsibility (medication pass, nursing care, documentation, treatments, supervision)
Evaluates performance of nurses, nursing assistants and trained medication aides
May respond and coordinates actions in emergency situations
Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing
Assists with the Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives
RN Charge Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RN Charge
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS, EKG, CCRN, CNOR
Education for RN Charge
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RN charge job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, School of Nursing, Associates, Science, Graduate, Patient Care, Education, Supervision, College of Nursing, Communication
Skills for RN Charge
Desired skills for RN charge include:
Anatomy
Pathology
Physiology
Quality and SafetyFirst-related initiatives and requirements
Medication - administration procedures
Adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures
Basic nursing skills
Procedures
Assessment
Range of treatment
Desired experience for RN charge includes:
Must have atleast 1 year experience to qualify for Sign on Bonus
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, laws and standards – Joint Commission, Dept
Is accountable and responsible to ensure that staff is in compliance with clinical policies, weighing of patients, medication administration
Manages the patient flow process and works collaboratively with the Patient Logistics Coordinator to place patients appropriately and assists with customer satisfaction initiatives
Provides for a safe level of patient care by providing supervision of nursing care delivered by others delivery of compassionate patient care and assists others as needed
Provides leadership for unit on assigned shift by mentors nursing staff members as indicated by utilizing critical thinking
RN Charge Examples
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RN Charge Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of RN charge. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for RN charge
- Assists/participates in quality improvement process, including audits and corrective procedures as assigned
- Respond to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels
- Maintains schedules for work and on-call schedule for associates
- Assists timekeeper/manager with associate time and attendance
- Focus on Education
- Demonstrates competence in clinical skills as identified on Competency Verification and Training Checklist
- Demonstrates familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered
- Documents actions and notations for all resident condition changes according to policy and procedure
- Documents incidents or accidents in resident record and all necessary forms (incident reports)
- Completes behavior documentation according to policy and procedure
Qualifications for RN charge
- Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient’s rights and refers ethical concerns to appropriate resources
- Current verification of competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association
- Knowledge of State of Alaska law, Nurse Practice Act, Federal/regulations and Joint Commission standards
- Active Indiana license as a RN
- Previous charge nurse experience and demonstrated experience with personal computers preferred
- Current ACLS card must be obtained with 6 months of hire
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of RN charge. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RN charge
- Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education
- Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the unit, resolving issues as they occur based on experience and judgment
- Provides continuous supervision of staff RNs, LVNs, and CNAs on the unit in provision of patient care
- In conjunction with treating physicians, develops long and short-term goals consistent with treatment plans, standards of practice, and the plan of care, incorporating patient preference and discussing plan of care with patient
- Collaborates with staff, physicians and members of the healthcare team to coordinate and manage care among other disciplines and support staff
- Empathizes with patients and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background
- Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals and objectives and contributes input into short- and long-term goals for the facility
- Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner and promotes effective communication between the clinical areas, business office, and physicians
- Promotes cost containment and efficient use of facility resources and assists in monitoring FTE utilization, making recommendations to promote cost-effective man-hour practices
- Oversees care of the PACU department and the equipment to ensure safety, cleanliness, and operational ability at all times
Qualifications for RN charge
- Maintains professional image during change or stressful situations
- Current ACLS must be obtained with 6 months of hire
- Bachelor's Degree of Nursing (BSN)
- Participate in learning opportunities to continue to grow in your
- Create a positive work life balance with a variety of
- Experience with personal computers preferred
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of RN charge. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for RN charge
- May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, but does not assume primary nursing functions as performed by center staff, if allowed by state regulations
- Responds to all emergencies in clinic
- Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments
- Demonstrates effective staffing, as appropriate with staffing ratios per state regulations, under the direction of the Administrator
- Transcribe and implement physician's orders
- Serve as role model for staff and assists staff in following established, best practice standards
- Model ongoing professional development
- One (1) year of Critical Care in ICU or Emergency Room experience is required in a hospital setting
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS)
Qualifications for RN charge
- Prior Charge RN/Supervisory experience preferred
- Position is represented by CNA
- Previous supervision experience required
- Minimum 2 years PACU experience
- Procedural Sedation Competency required within 6 months of hire
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of RN charge. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for RN charge
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) optional
- Serves as a leader and clinical resource to staff under the direction of nursing leadership
- Cooperative work attitude toward teammates, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
- Ability to promote favorable organizational image with physicians, patients, teammates, vendors, and general public
- Graduate of accredited registered nurse program with current licensure in the state, BSN preferred
- Minimum of two years experience in rehabilitative or acute care setting and/or demonstrates leadership ability
Qualifications for RN charge
- 1-2 years experience with ID/DD population preferred
- Current Mantoux testing
- Successful completion of a program at an accredited school of nursing with a current CA state nursing license
- Maintains required certification / qualifications and associated standards
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and Certification
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course and Certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of RN charge. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for RN charge
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care facility required
- Expert knowledge of psychiatric nursing practice
- Possess ability to supervise other nursing staff in a healthcare setting
- Organization - communicates clearly and concisely
- PC Skills - demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Meditech, and purchasing vendor applications and others as required
- You will manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care, and arranging or testing and admissions
Qualifications for RN charge
- Flexible, organized, excellent communication skills and innovation preferred
- Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty and management is preferred
- Ensures all staff have reviewed educational and policy updates provided by leadership team
- Monitors productivity throughout shift and makes necessary adjustments to staffing levels in order to maintain adequate staffing levels
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing as a registered nurse
- Current NIH Stroke Scale