Charge Nurse - Critical Care

Lead and supervise ICU nursing staff during assigned shiftsEnsure optimal care for critically ill patients, including ventilated and hemodynamically unstable casesAssign patient loads based on acuity, staffing levels, and nurse competenciesMonitor patient conditions and intervene or escalate clinical concerns as neededOversee the use and management of critical care equipment (ventilators, infusion pumps, monitors)Coordinate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teamsEnsure accurate and timely documentation of patient careManage ICU admissions, transfers, and discharges efficientlyRespond to emergencies, including code blue situations, and support resuscitation effortsEnsure adherence to infection control policies and patient safety standardsHandle patient and family concerns with professionalism and empathyParticipate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and accreditation processes (e.g., JCI)Mentor and support junior nurses and newly hired ICU staff#J-18808-Ljbffr