Charge nurses typically work for hospitals or medical facilities. They coordinate with other nurses and hospital staff to determine organized measures to best care for their patients. Their job is to create shift schedules for ward nurses and act as a point of leadership for a team of healthcare professionals. Charge nurses typically act as a liaison for families of admitted patients, providing them with updates about their loved one’s condition and the methods used for treatment. They may also perform typical nurse duties like administering IVs and medications, changing gauze and feeding patients.
Que fait un Charge Nurse ?
A Charge Nurse, or Staff Nurse, is responsible for managing a particular ward in a healthcare facility during their shift. They provide order and delegate tasks among ward nurses. Their duties include admitting and discharging patients, assigning nurses to patients and taking inventory and ordering medical supplies as needed.
Responsabilités
Un Charge Nurse doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Charge Nurse doit être capable d'exécuter :
Organizing training seminars and courses to educate new staff or introduce new procedures and protocols
Evaluating staff performance and providing corrective measures if necessary
Assessing, monitoring and caring for patients
Communicating with upper management regarding Nurse performance, staff issues and changes to treatment protocols
Creating a yearly budget for nursing staff
Performing administrative tasks, such as creating staff schedules and ordering supplies
Remaining calm under pressure and be able to quickly and effectively delegate staff responsibilities during busy shifts or emergency situations
Compétences requises
Un Charge Nurse compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Expert knowledge of best nursing practices in general and for specific populations, such as children or the elderly
In-depth understanding of hospital procedures and protocols
Effective and professional communication techniques, including writing and speaking
Personable and compassionate personality
Excellent critical thinking and quick problem-solving skills
Great organization, time management and multitasking abilities
Leadership skills, like training, goal-setting and motivation
Physically strong and able to work on their feet for long periods of time
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