Job Summary
The Charge Nurse delivers and coordinates patient care while guiding the nursing team and supporting efficient unit operations. This role combines clinical responsibilities—such as assessing patients and developing care plans—with staff supervision, mentoring, and day-to-day resource coordination.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients, create care plans, and provide direct nursing care.
- Supervise, support, and mentor nursing staff.
- Manage staffing levels and coordinate the flow of work across the unit.
- Ensure the unit has the equipment and supplies needed to provide care.
Qualifications
- Active Tennessee Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
- Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months.
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