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Charge Nurse
A charge nurse manages the daily operations of a hospital unit or shift, coordinating patient care assignments and serving as the point of clinical leadership for the nursing staff on duty. This role is held by an experienced registered nurse who has moved beyond direct bedside care into a supervisory function, handling staff scheduling and delegation while remaining available to step in on complex cases. Key responsibilities include patient care coordination, EHR documentation in systems like Epic or Cerner, and resolving conflicts among staff or between staff and patients' families.
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Charge Nurse
AdventHealth
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