RN Charge Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

The Charge Nurse (RN) is accountable for overall resident care and coordination of shift duties of an assigned unit. In the absence of the Unit Manager, the RN is responsible for planning and communicating unit responsibilities and for supervision of staff. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Adheres to established philosophy and objectives, policy and procedures of nursing service and is an advocate of change when necessary.

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.

• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: Alzheimer’s, dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious diseases, wound care, and all disease processes if applicable.

• Responsible for medication administration including dispensing, interactions, reactions, allergies, the narcotic controls.

• Assists in resolving resident family issues and concerns in a professional manner.
• Conducts reviews and audits of Treatment Protocol, Treatment Sheets, Care Plans, Care Sheets, Physician Orders, etc.

• Addresses employee relations issues in an effective and timely manner.

• Provides nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensures the safety and well-being of residents is maintained.

• Accountable for compliance and consistent application of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Resident Abuse Reporting and Prevention Policies, Resident's Bill of Rights, Confidentiality of Resident Information, and State and Federal Code requirements pertaining to nursing service.

• Maintains open lines of communication with attending physicians to ensure all residents are visited as required.

• Responsible for all resident documentation compliance including charting, resident care condition changes, medical records, comprehensive written and verbal reporting for oncoming shift, 24-Hour Report, Care Plan updates, A/I plan development, etc.

• Directs, motivates, trains and evaluates others.

• Maintains license in compliance with State regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State required.
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Registered Nursing.

- Good standing on the State Department of Professional Credentialing

- Ability to lead a team and work in a cohesive environment

- Possess excellent technical assessment, organizational and documentation skills

- Previous experience in a long-term care setting is preferred

- Ability to effectively communicate residents and co-workers

- Committed to an interdisciplinary treatment approach to rehabilitation by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, skills, understanding and past experience in nursing situations

- Must meet health assessment requirements, including Mantoux skin test

- Must meet essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation