Charge Nurse - NICU Unit

Job Summary:
Provides nursing care and services to patients/families. Provides direction to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistive personnel. Delegates nursing care according to according to legal and regulatory guidelines/statutes and organizational policies. Utilizes reasonable judgment in carrying out prescribed medical orders of a practitioner. Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver. Serves as resource nurse. Acts as preceptor and takes charge duties as assigned. Serves as charge nurse. Assigns work to unit/clinic staff as appropriate. Ensures unit/clinic operations and nursing care runs smoothly.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs charge duties.


• Identifies patient care problems and ensures follow-up.


• Sets priorities for patient and unit/clinic needs.


• Coordinates departmental activities and staff to ensure optimum patient care and resource utilization.

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