The Admin Charge Nurse will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• Collaborate with the leadership team (Nurse Manager and other Charge Nurses) to ensure continuity of care is provided from shift-to-shift, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Coordinate and oversee healthcare team that provides age-specific patient care where deems appropriate

• Consult with Nurse Manager to manage unit operations and human resources, evaluate assigned personnel for clinical competency, serve as a resource to staff and provide direct patient care as needed

• Serve as a role model and provide positive influence to facilitate change

• Utilize interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism

• Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population

• Perform other duties as needed.   

• Knowledge of psychotropic medications

• Knowledge of appropriate age group

• One or more years med/surg, and, as applicable

• One or more years in acute psych. of age group preferred

• One or more years in chemical dependency/detox preferred

• Supervisory experience preferred

• Basic clinical skills in delivery of nursing care in acute care facility

• Ability to speak clearly in person and over the phone

• Ability to write clearly and concisely, ability to listen well and interact appropriately with other employees and outside agencies

• Ability to input data into computer; good eye-hand coordination

• Ability to develop positive therapeutic interactions with patient, patient families, co-workers, supervisors, medical staff and outside agencies, maintain calm demeanor in crisis situations

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to assess patients’ conditions, interpret care plan, comprehend appropriate interventions, evaluate patient response to care, teach patients and families

• Ability to concentrate on several assignments simultaneously

• Ability to edit, organize and prioritize

• Ability to work with limited supervision

• Ability to execute duties in an efficient manner with attention to detail

• Ability to receive and accurately carry out instructions.
   

• Graduate of a school of nursing, Bachelor of Science of Nursing/Masters of Nursing for charge nurse position preferred
• Current and unrestricted State license
• Psychiatric nursing or clinical specialist certification preferred
• Chemical dependency nursing certification or specialist preferred
• Current basic life support certification.
   
   
   

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