Job Description

Overall Purpose of Job

The Charge Nurse is responsible for the smooth and efficient patient flow within the clinic. Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and the patient's acuity. Works, in cooperation with medical providers to ensure the quality of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

. Makes an assignment according to the needs of the patient and the capabilities of the staff . Insures standards of patient care through QA monitors . Develops and posts work schedule within time frame . Calculates timecards and monitor's staff . Provides direct patient care as needed . Assigns lunches and breaks for the staff . Anticipates physician needs . Communicates problems involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families, and the general public to the appropriate management personnel . Schedules staff meetings on a regular basis . Completes annual performance evaluations on staff

Experience Required

. Minimum of 5 years fulltime experience in a medical care setting as an RN. . Minimum of 2 years fulltime experience as a Charge Nurse / Nurse Leadership

Education Required

. Associate Degree, Bachelor's degree, from approved nursing program. [Preference to BSN] . Current license to practice in any US State . AHA, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

Physical Requirements

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate. This position is unaccompanied. US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. US DOS clearance or the ability to obtain one is required. Must be able to relocate to Qatar. A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Qatar.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform. The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.