Charge Nurse
CurrentObserves, assesses, and reports Patient conditions/changes and documents in accordance with Continuing Care Network’s Clinical Policies & Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.Assists in collection and documentation of data relevant to Patient assessment and evaluation.Consults with physicians regarding changes in Patient's condition.Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians' orders.Ensures implementation of care plans as directed. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.Participates in assigning duties and ensures the delivery of appropriate clinical care by the CNA staff.Ensures that each Patient's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex Continuing Care Network’s Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.Identifies and secures equipment and supplies.Assists in the evaluation of subordinate staff and the occasional discipline/counsel of subordinate staff.Ensures a safe environment for Patient population.Ensures that each Patient's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the Patient's health condition.Maintains appropriate quality assurance logs for blood glucometer machines and any other equipment necessary for the delivery of quality nursing care.Ensures Patient Care Management Systems are routinely in-serviced and incorporated into the delivery of Patient care.Completes employee evaluations on either an annual basis or post probationary period; as well as provides counsel or disciplinary action when appropriate.Has reviewed Continuing Care Network’s Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.