Staff Charge Nurse Jobs in Kentucky , Employment

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Overview A Staff Charge Nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for providing direct patient care and supervising other nurses in a healthcare setting. They are responsible for ensuring that the nursing staff is providing quality care to patients, and for ensuring that the nursing staff is following all applicable laws and regulations. Detailed Job Description The Staff Charge Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, supervising other nurses, and ensuring that the nursing staff is providing quality care to patients. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing patient care plans, and evaluating patient progress. They must also ensure that the nursing staff is following all applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, the Staff Charge Nurse is responsible for providing education and training to other nurses, and for maintaining accurate patient records. Job Skills Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures

• Ability to assess patient needs and develop patient care plans

• Ability to evaluate patient progress

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

• Ability to provide education and training to other nurses

• Ability to maintain accurate patient records

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

• At least two years of experience in a healthcare setting

• CPR certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

• Knowledge of patient assessment and care planning

• Knowledge of patient evaluation and progress monitoring

• Knowledge of patient education and training

Job Experience

• At least two years of experience in a healthcare setting

• Experience in providing direct patient care

• Experience in supervising other nurses

• Experience in maintaining accurate patient records

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care

• Supervise other nurses

• Ensure that the nursing staff is providing quality care to patients

• Assess patient needs and develop patient care plans

• Evaluate patient progress

• Provide education and training to other nurses

• Maintain accurate patient records

• Ensure that the nursing staff is following all applicable laws and regulations