Charge Nurse

COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

Clent is at the forefront of spinal health, offering state-of-the-art care in Atlanta. Our elite team is committed to excellence in spine care, pioneering innovative treatments that set us apart in the healthcare industry.

OVERVIEW :

The Charge Nurse works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Leadership Team to meet facility goals and objectives; ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies, applicable laws and standards; to maintain a positive and professional approach in all communications; to provide effective supervision of nursing staff; to represent the healthcare delivery team to ensure patient safety, quality care, and safe, efficient clinical operations by supporting effective patient care delivery systems.

OVERALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The Charge Nurse will oversee the daily nursing staff of the facility under the direction of the DON and leadership team. The oversight will include, but is not limited to : supervision of staff, adherence to regulatory guidelines and rules; assisting in review and revision of policy and procedures; the Safety
• Program, and Emergency Preparation and Readiness; documentation compliance; medication management and safety; assisting in staff training, and education.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to respond to and provide direction to patients, physicians, staff, and visitors in a professional manner in all situations including crises and emergency situations.
• Ensures medications are managed in a way to ensure safe storage and administration to minimize risk.
• Ensures appropriate patient emergency readiness, to include safe staffing patterns and management of training, equipment, and supplies to support effective response.
• Actively participates in the Quality Improvement program. Supports ongoing quality improvement and risk mitigation.
• Assists in Risk Management activities including root cause analysis on adverse events in conjunction with the leadership team as needed.
• Reviews, revises, and updates policies and procedures as needed with the support of the leadership team. Ensures policies match process to support compliance with appropriate regulations.
• Promotes a culture of safety within the facility.
• Investigates and attempts to resolve patient, visitor or employee complaints or concerns and reports to higher authority as appropriate.
• Assists the DON with regular staff meetings to communicate information to the employees of the facility.
• Performs other duties as needed to ensure the safety of all patients as well as the efficient operation of the facility.

DAILY STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

SKILLS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS (may include but are not limited to) :