Charge Nurse (RN or LPN)

Sign-on bonus: $1,500.

About the role

Full-time positions available on both day and night shifts. This candidate will operate under the scope of practice defined by the state Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program or Registered Nurse (RN) program.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required for all SNFs; ALFs as required by state).
• Licensed in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with company, state, federal, and local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as scheduled.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction during shift.
• Serve as a resource to all staff within the facility regarding the quality of services provided.
• Administer medications and treatment timely and according to facility policy; demonstrate ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Effectively manage nursing personnel on shift to limit use of overtime and agency personnel.
• Assess the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to unit standards of care and goals.
• Conduct unit huddles to promote communication programs and provide updates to Director of Nursing (DON).
• Participate in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Coordinate shift assignments, resident assignments, rest, and meal breaks for Certified Nurse’s Aides.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide timely, effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices, and preferences.
• Assume nursing administrative responsibilities of the center for weekend and holiday coverage as requested.
• Stay and work beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of residents.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the resident’s plan of care.
• Ensure Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to company process.
• Ensure physician orders are followed as prescribed.
• Carry out medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K