Charge Nurse

Summary The Charge Nurse works collaboratively with nursing leadership, providers, and support staff to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department. Charge Nurse duties are listed below but remain open to shift based on the needs of the site. Specific Duties and Responsibilities All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Assist the Nurse Manager with supervising nursing staff, offer guidance and support to support staff. Coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, clinical staff assignments, and patient care. 60%: Clinical duties (direct patient care, In-Basket, Quality Assurance, Vaccine/Supply management) 10%: Mentoring and training new clinical staff and providing support and guidance to all staff members. Processes all patients according to the policies and guidelines established for the Medical Department. Ensures continuity of care is maintained in all aspects of patient care. Supports all quality assurance activities and infection control procedures according to established policies. Assists in maintaining stock inventory and ordering supplies, as necessary. Attends department, committee meetings and other trainings as assigned. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned Requirements Education and/or Experience Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Holds a current Connecticut Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse license Qualifications Experienced and able to function effectively and professionally within an outpatient setting providing services to a special and diverse population group. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr SWCHC, Inc.