Charge Registered Nurse

Cfg Health System Llc; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cfg Health System Llc seeks a Charge Nurse to manage a nursing unit during shifts, assign staff, admit/discharge patients and oversee supply inventories.

The role requires 1–2 years of nursing experience, a current BLS certification, and the ability to obtain security clearance. You will lead staff, coordinate with physicians, and participate in quality improvement and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing education program (diploma or ADN).
• 1–2 years of professional nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise one shift and share 24-hour nursing responsibility.
• Administer the nursing program and delegate tasks to staff nurses.
• Recruit and orient new nursing personnel; participate in training and policy development.
• Maintain and evaluate records; ensure proper inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team; participate in quality improvement.
• Attend meetings and ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

RN diploma or ADN

Job description

Job Summary:Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, a Charge Nurse is responsible for managing a particular unit in a healthcare facility during their shift. They provide orders and delegate tasks among staff nurses. Their duties include admitting and discharging patients, assigning nurses to patients, and taking inventory and ordering medical supplies as needed.Duties / Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, administers the nursing program; directly supervises one shift and shares 24-hour responsibility for all nursing and paraprofessional personnel.Participates in the recruitment and orientation of new nursing personnel.Actively participates in in-service training programs and staff meetings. Organizes training seminars and courses to educate new staff or introduce new procedures and protocols.Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Health Care Unit; confers with the Directors of Nursing in matters of policy and program development.Evaluating staff performance and provides corrective measures if necessary.Schedules evaluation conferences for non-supervisory nursing personnel and participate in their performance evaluations on a regularly scheduled basis.Collaborates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and initiate health review.Supervises the preparation of records of nursing care and other treatments given patients. Plans and supervises the implementation of various nursing care techniques.Supervises the emergency medical care given in accordance with written policies of facility.Serve as liaison between nursing staff, and Directors of Nursing to relay pertinent information, to serve as consultant with problem solving relative to improving health care delivery.Responsible for security of medications, supplies and equipment.Prepare and submit daily, monthly, and annual medical records and reports as requested to the administrative staff.Participates in continuous quality improvement activities as assigned.Attending staff and administrative meetings as requested.Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Other duties as assigned by management.Skills / Abilities:Excellent critical thinking and assessment skillsAbility to make decisions independentlyAssertive, empathetic and able to provide care objectivelyStrong interpersonal communication and customer service skillsBasic computer skillsAbility to function independently and as part of a teamAbility to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.Maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Qualifications:Graduation from an approved nursing education program with a diploma or an Associate Degree in Nursing required.One (1) to Two (2) years of professional nursing experience.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationRequires critical thinking, organizational, decisive judgment, communication, good customer service skills.Must be able to handle multiple tasks, be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions as needed.Must always follow Corizon and departmental policies and procedures.Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement