About This Position
RN Charge Nurse needed for 12 hour shifts. Both day shifts and night shifts available. This individual must be organized, able to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate leadership skills.
Charge Nurse Responsibilities & Duties
Provide leadership and supervision to the nursing staff
Evaluate and monitor patient care needs, respond to changing conditions and develop individualized care plans
Communicate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care
Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers
Administering medications and treatment procedures as required
Provide education and support to patients and their families
Maintain and enforce infection control and safety standards
Completes and accurately documents comprehensive nursing assessment of the health status of resident and addresses changes to resident conditions in a timely manner.
Develops and implements an interim plan of care.
Provides and documents observations and delivery of care according to established guidelines
Accurately transcribes and implements authorized healthcare professionals orders
Accurately administers and documents medications and treatments
Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals
Responds appropriately to emergencies and protects residents and staff from accident/injury by following safety procedures
Assists in maintaining department/unit budget through appropriate monitoring/ usage of unit and resident supplies and monitoring of staff time (appropriate breaks and meals). Reports discrepancies to the DON or her designee
Assists with orientation and ongoing mentoring of peers.
Supervises Med Aides and CNA's in the provision of resident care
Monitors employees to ensure that proper care and service is provided to residents and responds to problems in resident care accordingly
Maintains environment of care in a neat and orderly manner
Assuring resident safety
Performs other duties as assigned by the DON or Administrator.
Prior nursing home experience is preferred but not required. We offer a very competitive salary and full benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, pension, life insurance and paid time off. Come join our team and work where you're appreciated!
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Work Remotely
No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Life insurance
