Assisted Living, CPR Certification, Career Development, Dental Insurance, Disability Accommodations, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Infection Control, Insurance, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Nursing, Occupational Health, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Procedure Development, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Standards, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
RN Charge Nurse
Full Time | Day Shift | Monday - Friday!
Pay: $46-$55/hour (based on experience and shift differential)
St. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, is a 94-bed pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility located in Albany, NY. Since 1883, we have provided compassionate, specialized long-term care for medically fragile infants, children, and young adults in a nurturing, home-like setting.
Our residents don't just receive care-they experience childhood, education, family connection, friendships, and meaningful daily life. At St. Margaret's Center, we see kids, not conditions.
What you'll do as an RN Charge Nurse:
Provide direct nursing care and treatment to residents using established clinical procedures
Assess residents' health status and respond to medical needs as they arise
Provide first aid and coordinate follow-up care for illness or injury
Maintain accurate and compliant medical records
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, caregivers, and other professionals
Ensure adherence to infection control and safety standards
Monitor and maintain nursing equipment
Attend nursing and program meetings as scheduled
Document health information in the medical record and nursing notes
Assist with occupational health responsibilities for staff
Communicate regularly with service providers, program staff, and leadership regarding medical concerns
Requirements for an RN Charge Nurse:
Current and valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current and valid CPR Certification
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Why Work at St. Margaret's?
Unique pediatric skilled nursing facility
Small units (average 16 residents per unit)
Higher staffing ratios to support quality care
Strong leadership and team-based support
Engaging, uplifting environment for residents
Residents attend school and participate in community activities
Competitive pay with shift differentials
Benefits for St. Margaret's Team Members: As part of the Center for Disability Services, we offer a mission-driven career with strong benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.