Charge Nurse RN or LPN

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to all staff within the facility regarding the quality of services provided.
• Provides direct resident care when required.
• Demonstrates the ability to administer medications and treatment timely and according to facility policy.
• Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Effectively manages nursing personnel on shift to limit use of overtime and agency personnel.
• Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to unit standards of care and goals.
• Counsels nursing staff on patient care issues.
• Conducts regular staff meetings on each shift and provides updates to DON.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing program and licensed in the state of practice, required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state).

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Skills

• Nursing knowledge and skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shift work schedule is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance