Charge Nurse
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
At a Glance
Charge Nurse earns an average of $72,975/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 2.4–2.5 years. Top skills: Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
$72,975/yr
Associate degree
2.4–2.5 years
23
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Registered Nurses
Median Wage
$93,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Nursing
Nursing Care
Computerized Physician Order Entry
Acute Care
Medical Surgical Nursing
Emergency Departments
Intensive Care Unit
Nursing Practices
Surgery
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Dialysis
Patient Education And Counseling
Operating Room (OR)
Infection Control
Rehabilitation
General Surgery
Oncology
Long-Term Care
Outpatient Surgery
Common Skills (4)
Communication
Management
Leadership
Supervision
Certifications (6)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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