Charge Nurse RN
About the role
The RN Charge Nurse oversees and coordinates the delivery of resident care during assigned shifts in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and facility policy under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing/designee. This role provides clinical supervision to nursing staff, ensures continuity of care, and serves as a key resource for residents, families, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Supervises LPNs, CNAs/STNAs
- Plans, assigns, and directs work in alignment with resident needs and staff capabilities
- Prepares work assignments, adjusting for staffing levels and resident safety
- Receives staffing-related calls and arranges replacements as needed
- Transfers employees among units per staffing demands
- Completes performance evaluations and provides input on hiring, disciplining, or terminating staff
- Adjusts break schedules and resolves staff concerns
- Oversees unit operations during absence of higher-level management
- Uses independent judgment in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
Requirements
- Current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment
Qualifications
Preferred: Minimum of two years’ experience in a long-term care setting
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
Ciena Healthcare is a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them.