RN

About the Role

The Charge Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for the overall nursing care and service on their shift, including accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation, and emergency responses.

Responsibilities

• Supervises direct care of residents and CNA personnel on the assigned shift.
• Administers direct care as necessary.
• Gives and receives shift reports.
• Rounds twice per shift to ensure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment.
• Keeps physicians and families informed of changes in residents' conditions.
• Assists in developing comprehensive care plans.
• Maintains the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all care rendered.
• Responds to resident emergency call systems.
• Interfaces with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care and services.
• Accompanies physicians during rounds.
• Encourages restorative care to maximize resident independence.
• Participates in family/resident counseling as needed.
• Assists with the orientation and evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment and adequate supplies.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Wellness Focus

Promotes a healthy community culture for residents and employees through a whole-person approach to wellness, encompassing eight dimensions: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational. These efforts ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to mind, body, and soul, while positively impacting employees.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 70% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift, transfer, turn, and position residents weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with assistance for residents over 125 lbs.
• May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, including HIV and HBV viruses.
• Must be able to work with close attention to detail amid frequent interruptions.