Charge Nurse/Unit Supervisor-NICU/PICU, Nursing Services

Job Description

Title: Charge Nurse/Unit Supervisor-NICU/PICU, Nursing Services

Company Name: United Hospital Limited.

Vacancy: 02

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)

• B.Sc (Nursing)/ Diploma in Nursing Science & Midwifery from BNC recognized institution· (Physical requirement – As per the policy Employee should clear the Pre Employee Check Up)

• At least 5 years

• Age At least 25 years

1. Staff Management:
   • Supervising Nursing Staff: Overseeing the daily activities of nurses, ensuring they follow protocols and provide quality patient care.
   • Scheduling: Creating and managing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for each shift.
   • Performance Management: Conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues or conflicts among staff.
   • Staff Training and Development: Ensuring nurses are up-to-date with certifications, training, and best practices. Facilitating ongoing professional development.
2. Patient Care Oversight:
   • Ensuring Quality Care: Monitoring the overall standard of care delivered to patients, ensuring that it meets hospital and regulatory standards.
   • Addressing Patient Issues: Handling escalated patient care concerns or complaints and resolving them in a timely and effective manner.
   • Coordinating Patient Care Plans: Collaborating with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare staff to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
3. Administrative Duties:
   • Resource Management: Managing the unit's resources, including medical supplies, equipment, and staffing levels to ensure efficient operations.
   • Documentation and Reporting: Ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient care, staffing, and unit performance. Preparing reports for hospital administration as needed.
   • Policy Implementation: Enforcing hospital policies and protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission standards.
4. Operational Efficiency:
   • Workflow Management: Ensuring smooth operations in the unit by identifying bottlenecks and improving processes to optimize patient care and staff efficiency.
   • Budget Management: Assisting with budget planning for the unit, including staffing, supplies, and equipment.
   • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks (clinical or operational) and implementing preventive measures to minimize errors or accidents.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinating care with physicians, specialists, and other departments (such as pharmacy, radiology, etc.) to ensure comprehensive patient care.
   • Family and Patient Communication: Acting as a liaison between patients, their families, and the medical team to communicate care plans, progress, and any changes in patient status.
   • Conflict Resolution: Addressing conflicts between staff, patients, or family members in a professional and constructive manner.
6. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
   • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the unit complies with all relevant health and safety regulations and accreditation standards.
   • Quality Improvement: Leading or participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and overall unit performance.
   • In NICU/PICU or specialized units, the Unit Supervisor may also:
   • Oversee the care of critically ill infants and children.
   • Ensure the unit is equipped with advanced life-support technologies.
   • Ensure staff are specially trained in neonatal or pediatric intensive care.