Charge Nurse -ICU (STMC)

Job Description

The ICU Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and ensures high‑quality, safe patient care within the Intensive Care Unit. This role involves supervising the nursing team during each shift, coordinating patient care activities, and maintaining adherence to clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing patient assessments, planning and evaluating care, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting evidence‑based practice.
• Monitoring staff performance, providing coaching, leading conflict resolution, and ensuring safe staffing levels in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Playing a central role in emergency response, patient advocacy, medication safety, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Supporting patient and family education, maintaining professional competencies, guiding junior staff, participating in research, and completing continuing education requirements.
• Maintaining a professional portfolio and upholding regulatory, organizational, and ethical standards, while promoting a safe environment and positive patient experience.
• Managing fast‑paced and complex ICU operations while ensuring the highest standard of patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA with a minimum of two years course duration.
• Successful completion of the National exam: USA: NCLEX‑RN; Canada: Licensing Exam; DOH License or eligibility.
• Strong clinical expertise, leadership capability, critical thinking, and the ability to manage fast‑paced ICU operations.