Charge Nurse **Sign on bonus**

Location: Belmont, NC
Job Type: Part-Time Night Shift, 48 hours per pay period, 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am), every weekend
Sign-on bonus available.

About Us

At the Sisters of Mercy, we provide compassionate, mission-driven care in an environment rooted in dignity and respect. Our Charge Nurses play a key role in ensuring our Sisters receive exceptional clinical care while supporting our caregiving team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operations and supervise nursing staff and caregivers to ensure high-quality, compassionate care for the Sisters.
• Orient, train, support, and provide guidance to nursing staff while delegating responsibilities fairly and effectively.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Resident Care Administrator to implement physician orders and individualized care plans.
• Monitor staffing schedules and help ensure adequate shift coverage.
• Complete nursing assessments and provide direct clinical care, including medications, treatments, procedures, IV therapy, wound care, oxygen administration, tube feedings, catheter care, and other services within the nurse’s scope of practice.
• Review and document physician orders, laboratory results, treatments, procedures, nursing notes, and changes in condition.
• Coordinate hospital transfers, emergency room visits, and medical appointments, ensuring required records and documentation accompany the Sister.
• Complete incident reports and promptly communicate falls, injuries, safety concerns, changes in condition, and other significant events to appropriate leadership.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment; follow infection-control, emergency-response, body-mechanics, and resident-safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with Sisters, families, visitors, coworkers, medical providers, and management.
• Participate in rotating schedules, including weekends, holidays, occasional additional shifts, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and community guidelines, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing, preferably with geriatric or dementia care.
• Current and valid licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current basic life support training.
• Ability to cultivate effective working relationships with a broad range of employees and external contacts.
• Solid computer skills (e.g., DocuSign).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities.
• Strong self-motivation and sound decision-making ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or residential care settings.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Willingness to consider the advice and opinions of others.
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to be organized, resourceful, and efficient.
• Ability to train and motivate others.
• Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance.
• Willingness to understand and appreciate the traditions and culture associated with the Sisters of Mercy and the Catholic Church.
• Prior experience in a healthcare or religious organization strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Catholic Church structures and teaching.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to safely use a 10" step stool.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Use of proper body mechanics and safety equipment for resident care.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403B retirement plan
• Free parking
• Free meal on shift