CTIC Charge Nurse

Assignment:  0-1 patient is desirable for the charge nurse as appropriate to allow for time to manage the days’ activity.

Communication:

1. Daily Meeting with ICTU Charge RN (0830?) to discuss plan for the day

• # Post Ops, admits, discharges, transfers
• Prioritize transfers to accommodate work flow

2. Lead morning collaborative rounds

• Daily 0930 (1030 on Wed)

3. Point of Contact for staff and PA’s; Coordinate with manager/supervisor any concerns

• Acuity issues, traveling, bedside procedures, CRRT, IABP, etc.

Responsibilities: May delegate as necessary if appropriate

1. Staff Assignment’s

• Appropriate for acuity, preceptor assignments to meet needs
• Staffing needs; blast page; staffing office communication

2. OR assignment’s

• Assign rooms, ensure set up, 1^st and 2^nd RN’s staffed
• Each room should have a physical bed accounted

3. Next shift assignment

• Staff shift appropriate for acuity
• Daily communication handoff

4. Night Shift Charge

• Zoll/Code cart checks; ensure completion