POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide direction and supervision of all nursing service activities and patient care on identified unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary purpose of the RN Charge Nurse is to administer and supervise the clinical care being provided. The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for all safety, infection control, and quality of care issues that might arise while on duty, as well as, assisting with mentoring staff during orientation, and dealing with disciplinary issues.
Specific responsibilities of the RN Charge Nurse include:

• Promoting a team-like atmosphere
• Complying with educational requirements while promoting a climate of learning
• Ensures unit remains a clean and safe environment
• Serving as a clinical resource for staff members
• Ensures constant supervision of infants and ambulatory toddlers
• Timely and accurate documentation
• Ensuring medical orders are...