Role: The Charge Nurse supervises nursing activities, ensuring efficient and safe patient care by utilizing the nursing process and hospital policies.

They delegate tasks, oversee patient records, assist with staff performance reports, manage bed assignments, and maintain inventory standards for supplies, medications, and equipment.

Qualifications: Must have a nursing degree (Associate's, Diploma, or BSN) and hold an active RN license in the relevant state.

Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, walking, and various movements like bending and reaching.

Certifications required include BLS, with additional unit-specific certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, or TNCC depending on the department.

Skills & Responsibilities: Demonstrates leadership, supervises staff, maintains clinical documentation, manages inventory, and addresses operational issues as they arise.

Ensures compliance with licensure and certification requirements, and provides quality patient care through effective team coordination.