nurse in charge of the unit when they are on duty. Contact the charge nurse if you have any questions concerning your family member.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for supervising the aides of a given unit, dispensing medication, providing patient care, etc.
A registered or licensed practical or vocational nurse assigned to be in charge of a nursing unit.
An RN or LPN who is responsible for the supervision of a unit within a nursing facility. The charge nurse schedules and supervises the nursing staff and provides care to facility residents.
A charge nurse supervises the staff and residents of a floor or unit of a nursing home. The charge nurse's shift usually lasts eight hours. On each shift, day or night, a charge nurse should be available.
A permanent shift charge nurse for a unit or ward and provides direct patient care to patients having physical and/or mental disorders.
the charge nurse is the nurse on duty who is the supervisor of all other nurses in the same unit. Also “head nurse