Charge Nurse Stroke

Summary

Responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care. The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care assignment.

Education / Qualification Required:

• BS Degree in Nursing or Equivalent from Accredited University obtained through personal attending study method (not distant learning or on-line study method)

Experience:

• Minimum Four (4 years) of experience out of which at least 1 year as a Charge Nurse on a Stroke Unit.

License

• Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act on behalf of/or at the direction of the Head Nurse on setting standards and expectation in the quality of care
• Determine nursing priorities and plans patients care according to staff availability
• Establish and develop effective communication with all discipline, patients and relatives
• Demonstrate effective communication by defining rationale for assignments reporting problem or concerns to the Head of Nurse and serving liaison with other department
• Ensure that all SSMC and Nursing policies and procedures are adhered to
• Collaborate with Head Nurse to obtain necessary human and material resources
• Ensure that support staff allocated to the ward/department is given appropriate teaching, support and guidance in accordance with ward objective and SSMC policies and procedures.
• Reports any matter concern to the appropriate line managers
• Support/assist the Head Nurse in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services
• Make decisions and conveys appropriately to team members
• Ensure that infection control procedures are being adhered to and followed in accordance with infection control policies
• Ensure that accurate collection of date in relation to patients’ activity in order that statistics maybe accurately complied
• Ensure patient and staff confidentiality
• Understand and participate in the procedures of ordering supplies according to patient acuity
• Keep him/herself up to date with information technology system in the SSMC
• Develop and awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economic in the ordering and use of supplies and equipment
• Assist and maintain a pleasant/harmonious unit atmosphere to ensure a clean safe working environment
• Maintain patient records accurately and promptly in accordance with policies and procedures
• Participate in direct patient care working as a team member and promote highest standards of evidence-based practice
• Direct support staff as appropriate in the provision of care of the patient providing supervision as necessary
• Assign and coordinate patient care and related duties
• Coordinate patient admission/discharge/transfer arrangement.
• Arrange for continuing outpatient services and arrange home care referral as needed
• Triage patient problems as necessary
  Participate fully in the multi-disciplinary patient records and advise as necessary
• Maintain patient record accurately and promptly in accordance with policies and procedures
• Assist in safeguarding the welfare and safety of patients and other staff by being aware of: Health & Safety at work, Fire Prevention & Management, Infection Control Procedure
• Participate in the introduction and orientation of all new members of staff and student nurses to the ward/department routines
• Act as a preceptor/mentor in the support and development of nursing of staff and students as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of all nursing staff.
• Take responsibility for own professional growth and keep up-to-date with professional change, development and accountability.
• Assist in promoting nursing staff and contribute to teaching and training if staff in accordance with the Saudization plan
• Assist in the creation of a pleasant unit atmosphere and a clean safe environment
• Contribute to setting standards and monitoring of measurable standard of care and be accountable for maintaining the standards
• Uphold quality initiatives that improve “Customer Care” and enhance the interface between staff, patients, families and visitors
• Ensure the role of the nurse is handling complaints, according to Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (CQI&PS) department policies and procedures
• Assist in establishing and monitoring protocols and pathways
• Assist in identifying and reporting accidents and incidents
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities