Charge Nurse -ICU (STMC)

Job Description

The ICU Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and ensures high‑quality, safe patient care within the Intensive Care Unit. This role involves supervising the nursing team during each shift, coordinating patient care activities, and maintaining adherence to clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing patient assessments, planning and evaluating care, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting evidence‑based practice.
• Monitoring staff performance, providing coaching, leading conflict resolution, and ensuring safe staffing levels in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Playing a central role in emergency response, patient advocacy, medication safety, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Supporting patient and family education, maintaining professional competencies, guiding junior staff, participating in research, and completing continuing education requ...