RN Trauma Ortho / Neuro Med Surg (CHARGE)

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an RN Trauma Ortho / Neuro Med Surg (Charge) for a top Healthcare client.

This leadership role is responsible for coordinating and delivering specialized, high-acuity nursing care to a patient population recovering from trauma, orthopedic, and neurosurgical procedures on a Medical-Surgical unit. The Charge Nurse oversees the daily workflow, mentors staff, and utilizes advanced clinical and decisive judgment to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient unit operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assume charge responsibility, leading daily unit operations and delegating assignments to nursing staff based on patient needs and staff competency.
• Provide direct, high-quality patient care, specializing in the complex assessment and management of trauma, orthopedic, and neurological conditions.
• Utilize advanced critical thinking skills and decisive judgment to respond to acute changes in patient status and manage clinical emergencies.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, emergency departments, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient flow and continuity of care.
• Mentor and provide constructive guidance to staff nurses, promoting adherence to best practices, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, clinical status, and unit activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform frequent standing, bending, and lifting of patients and equipment, requiring physical stamina for demanding shifts.

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