Difference in the content of Charge Nurse Shift
- What is the difference in the content of Charge Nurse Shift report when compared to individual patient care report?
- What things does the Charge Nurse take into consideration when making assignments for both the RN and the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)?
- Who checks the emergency equipment? When is it checked? What is involved in the check?
- What is the Charge Nurse’s responsibility for covering patients during RN and Nursing tech breaks, lunch or when the RN is off the unit for procedures with other patients?
- What is the Charge Nurse’s responsibility during an Rapid Response Team (RRT) call or a Code Blue? How can the Charge Nurse intervene to reduce the likelihood of an RRT call or a Code Blue?
- What skills and education do you think the Change Nurse needs to manage a shift?
- Describe the Charge Nurse activities during the shift.
- How does the Charge Nurse prioritize throughout the shift?
- How does the Charge Nurse manage staffing issues for the current shift and the next shift?
