Charge nurses are designated unit leaders, given the authority to “run” a unit for the duration of their shift. Charge nurse responsibilities vary by facility, but, in general, the charge nurse is responsible for ensuring patient flow through the unit by making safe patient-nurse assignments. This is accomplished through communication with procedural or operating areas, hospital bed placement areas, and through regular communication with their supervisors. In addition, the charge nurse may be responsible for coordinating break relief, changes, or transfers in patient assignments, and daily unit “chores.” Some charge nurses may also be responsible for providing patient care; however, depending on the pace of the unit, patient acuity, and scope of the role, it may be unsafe for patient care and at cross purposes with the overall function of the position to have the charge nurse focusing on patient care in addition to coordinating an entire unit. The charge nurse role is a dynamic position in perianesthesia areas; the constant changes in patient volume, acuity, and staffing needs require unique skills that should be mentored by the administrative team and other seasoned charge nurses.