Common use of Charge Nurse Clause in Contracts

Charge Nurse. A registered nurse who is assigned by the Employer the responsibility for an organized unit. The definition of an “organized unit” shall be defined by the Employer. A charge nurse shall use their professional judgment to recognize when it is appropriate or necessary to take on patients, based on patient needs and nurse competency, subject to review and modification by the unit manager.

Charge Nurse. A registered nurse who is assigned by the Employer Hospital the management responsibility for an organized unitunit per shift and who functions within a unit specific listing of responsibilities. The definition of an “organized unit” shall be defined by the Employer. A charge nurse shall use their professional judgment to recognize when it is appropriate or necessary to take on patients, based on patient needs and nurse competency, subject to review and modification by the unit managerHospital.

Charge Nurse. A registered nurse who is assigned responsibility by the Employer the responsibility Nursing Administration for leading an organized unit. The definition of an “organized unit” unit shall be defined by the Employer. A nurse who is assigned Charge Nurse responsibilities shall receive the Charge Nurse premium for charge nurse shall use assignments of one or more hours in duration. Nurses assigned Charge Nurse responsibilities will have those additional responsibilities considered in their professional judgment to recognize when it is appropriate or necessary to take on patients, based on direct patient needs and nurse competency, subject to review and modification by the unit managercare assignments.

Charge Nurse. A registered nurse who is assigned by the Employer Hospital the management responsibility for an organized unitunit per shift and who functions within a unit specific listing of responsibilities. The definition of an “"organized unit” " shall be defined by the Employer. A charge nurse shall use their professional judgment to recognize when it is appropriate or necessary to take on patients, based on patient needs and nurse competency, subject to review and modification by the unit managerHospital.

Charge Nurse. A registered nurse who is assigned by the Employer the responsibility for an organized unit. The definition of an “organized unit” shall be defined by the Employer. A charge nurse shall use their his/her professional judgment to recognize when it is appropriate or necessary to take on patients, based on patient needs and nurse competency, subject to review and modification by the unit manager.

Charge Nurse. A registered nurse who is assigned by the Employer the responsibility for an organized unit. The definition of an “organized unit” shall be defined by the Employer. A nurse who is assigned as charge nurse shall use be paid for all hours worked as charge. Nurses assigned charge responsibilities will have these additional responsibilities considered in their professional judgment to recognize when it is appropriate or necessary to take on patients, based on direct patient needs and nurse competency, subject to review and modification by the unit manager.care assignments.‌

Charge Nurse. A registered nurse who is assigned by the Employer the responsibility for an organized unit. The definition of an “"organized unit” " shall be defined by the Employer. A charge nurse Nurse shall not be expected to take a patient assignment while fulfilling the charge role. On all units, the charge nurse, when mutually agreed with manager or administrative house supervisor,will use their professional judgment to recognize when it is appropriate or necessary to take on patients, based on patient needs and nurse competency, subject to review and modification by the unit manager. Nurses assigned charge responsibilities will have these additional responsibilities considered in their direct patient care assignment.