Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating and supervising assigned nursing personnel and clinical suites. This position is required to perform routine/standardized duties to the discharge of competent nursing staff management. The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating the assigned nursing staff according to the philosophy, objectives and policies/procedures of New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. (NHFHS). The Charge Nurse responsibilities also include assigned daily duties of direct practitioner support and clinical patient care.

DUTIES PERFORMED :

• Patient Assessment and Care Team Support

1.Collects and documents demographic data and history from the patient, family and others.
2.Identifies gross manifestations of common diseases and abnormal conditions.
3.Identifies gross states of faulty emotional and mental health adjustments.
4.Obtains and documents vital signs and immediately reports abnormal / emergent results to the practitioner.
5. Supports practitioners in the delivery of medical care, productivity and patient flow management.
6. As a member of the Care Team, the supervising charge nurse will consult with practitioners and other health care team members to coordinate the provision of care and patient education in conjunction with other services / care plan activities.

•  Supervision

1. Evaluates the assigned nursing staff and completes job performance reviews as required.
2. Collects information and prepares necessary reports and performance documentation.
3. Works with the Practice Manager to maintain appropriate clinical staffing coverage.
4. Orders supplies and other resources as required for execution of nursing tasks.
5. Works with the NCSSD to coordinate Nursing, Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician Orientation to promote competency and quality in the discharge of nursing duties.

• Quality

1. Implements NHFHS Nursing / Clinical Department policies and procedures.
2. Works continually to assure delivery of quality, safe, efficient and competent nursing care.
3. Assists in contributing input / information into the nursing personnel budget.
4. Contributes suggestions, ideas and information and works with the NCSSD to refine nursing policies and procedures.
5. Participates in CQI, other internal committees and special activities that promote improvement of patient flow in the clinical area.

• Community

1. Maintains good public (working) relations throughout the community
2. Assists, as assigned, with special projects involving community partners and the nursing staff

• Other

1. Must hold all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) other patient personal information and agency information in confidence, in accordance with the attached Employee Confidentiality Statement, which I have read, understand and signed.
2. Actively participate in and comply with all aspects of the NHFHS Corporate compliance Program, follow the Program Code of Conduct and obey all relevant laws, statutes, regulations and requirements applicable to Medicaid, Medicare and other State and Federal healthcare programs.
3. Participates in CQI, other internal committees, special projects/observances or activities that promote improvements in organizational performance and/or advance the mission, goals and objectives of New Horizon Family Health Services.
4. Observes schedule for work, lunch and breaks
5. Performs other duties as assigned by the NCSSD, Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Executive Officer

All  NHFHS  Company employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.