The Charge Nurse provides clinical and operational leadership during the assigned shift to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in a therapeutic environment. This role oversees daily unit operations and patient flow, including assignments, admissions, transfers, and discharges, while supporting continuity of care and efficient operations. In collaboration with providers and the multidisciplinary team, this position serves as the primary nursing resource for clinical decision-making, patient safety, and shift coordination. The role provides direction, guidance, and support to nursing staff and assigned personnel; reinforces evidence-based practice; and promotes teamwork, accountability, and service excellence. The position applies crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and verbal de-escalation techniques to respond effectively to psychiatric emergencies and support the least restrictive interventions necessary to maintain individual and staff safety. The role also assists with onboarding, training, orientation, and ongoing coaching to support clinical competencies, professional development, and compliance with Joint Commission and state standards.