Charge Nurse RN/LVN (72636)

About the role

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Charge Nurse, where your expertise and leadership will directly impact patient care and staff development. In this vital role, you will oversee daily nursing operations within a fast-paced clinical setting, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care for diverse patient populations. Your hands-on clinical skills combined with your ability to coordinate and motivate the nursing team will foster a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead with enthusiasm and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff to deliver exceptional patient care aligned with facility policies and standards.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews.
• Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform catheterizations following strict protocols and safety guidelines.
• Oversee documentation of medical records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage complex clinical situations including acute pain management, infectious disease care, dementia care, hospice services, and emergency response procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and treatment adjustments for patients with diverse needs such as geriatrics, pediatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide mentorship and training to nursing staff on best practices in medical documentation, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), sterile techniques, and new clinical procedures.

Skills

• Proven experience in long term skilled care setting.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Skilled in using EMR/EHR systems like Point Click Care.
• Expertise in administering injections, tube feeding management, and sterile processing techniques.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including those requiring Alzheimer’s care, memory care, or behavioral health support.
• Ability to perform physical examinations and assessments for patients across age groups including neonatal ventilator management or toddler care when necessary.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: LVN, RN (Preferred).

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance