What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse - ER Full-Time Days position at Seacrest Behavioral Health?
Role Overview: This position involves providing guidance, support, and supervision to nursing staff, ensuring a safe environment, and facilitating efficient patient flow within the unit. The charge nurse collaborates with medical providers to maintain high-quality patient care and directly participates in clinical care for assigned patients on a shift basis.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Delegate assignments and supervise support staff according to their training and patient acuity.
- Assess, plan, and implement direct clinical care for patients.
- Maintain safe and efficient unit operations, ensuring proper resource management.
- Support the Chief Nursing Officer in ensuring safe, high-quality nursing care and staff competency.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's or master's preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year RN experience.
- Current licensure, certification, or registration to practice nursing, including BLS, and applicable advanced certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP.