Unit Charge Nurse III, Med/Surg Acute Care

Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care. Adept at creative problem-solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others. Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking. Recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse. Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.