JOB DESCRIPTION. CHARGE NURSE. The following is a non-exhaustive criteria that relates to the job of a Charge Nurse, and it is consistent with the business needs of the facility. These are legitimate measures of the qualifications for a Charge Nurse, and are related to the functions that are essential to the job of a Charge Nurse. KNOWLEDGE BASE. Registered Nurse or Licensed /Vocational Nurse in good standing. Excellent technical, assessment and ...