Charge Nurse
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About the Role
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital seeks a Charge Nurse to balance patient care with nursing team management. Responsibilities include clinical oversight, administrative duties, emergency response, staff development, and resource management.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Ensure patient care is delivered effectively and efficiently
- Supervise and support nursing staff and students
- Coordinate patient care with other healthcare professionals
- Oversee accurate and timely nursing documentation
- Lead response to emergencies
- Manage medical supplies and equipment
- Conduct performance evaluations for nursing staff
- Facilitate effective communication within the nursing team
Requirements
- Nursing degree and license
- Charge nurse or supervisory experience
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Job Purpose
- The Charge Nurse plays a key role in balancing the demands of patient care with the management of the nursing team and unit operations, ensuring that both patient needs and staff performance are addressed effectively during the shift and performing all the duties of staff nurse when required.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensures patient care is delivered effectively and efficiently, including overseeing patient assessments, care plans, and treatment interventions.
- Supervises and supports nursing staff and students, including scheduling shifts, managing workloads, and providing guidance and preceptorship.
- Monitors and evaluates the nursing team's quality of care, addressing issues related to patient safety and care standards.
- Conducts purposeful rounding on the unit, visiting and interacting with patients and staff to ensure their needs are met.
- Coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers.
- Oversees accurate and timely patient care and nursing documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Organize and oversee the unit's daily activities, completing all tasks promptly, including patient monitoring, Procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Conduct unit rounds every shift to ensure all rooms were ready to use and all required maintenance requests were in place.
- Ensure the completion of daily unit assignments and countercheck the compliance of all unit staff.
- Ensure compliance with the infection control practice by all disciplines.
- Monitor and countercheck the compliance of all bundles.
- Leads the response to emergencies, including coordinating with emergency services and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
Additional Duties
- Addresses and resolves unexpected issues or complications during patient care or within the unit.
- Supports staff training and continuing education to ensure that nursing staff remain current with best practices.
- Conducts performance evaluations for nursing staff during the shift, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Manages and oversees medical supplies and equipment, ensuring that necessary resources are available and in good condition.
- Monitors and manages the unit's budget, including controlling costs and ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Provides leadership and support to the nursing team, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork.
- Makes critical decisions regarding patient care, staff management, and operational issues, often under pressure.
- Conducts safety huddles at the beginning of the shift or as needed to enhance patient safety.
- Facilitates effective communication within the nursing team and between different departments.
- Addresses patient and family concerns, updating patient status and ensuring their needs and preferences are considered.
- Manages and resolves conflicts or issues among staff, patients, or families professionally.
- Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to the patients and staff.
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