RN Charge Nurse
iCare Health Network · Bennington, VT · 1 mo ago
On-siteFull-time
About the role
Primary responsibilities of the Charge Nurse include providing medication administration, treatments, and assistance with activities of daily living for facility residents.
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements the optimal achievable quality of care rendered to each resident on the assigned Unit
- The Charge Nurse shall coordinate, assign, direct and prioritize the work of other staff members (primarily LNAs) in order to ensure the efficient operation of the nursing unit.
- Makes independent decisions relevant to nursing care which are required and delivered to each resident as per the nursing assignments.
- Collaborates with RN Supervisor as relevant decisions are required, in a timely manner.
- Documents change in patient’s condition, new orders received, unusual occurrences and report of incidents including employee injuries.
- Reports unusual occurrences to the RN Supervisor.
Qualifications
- A current, unencumbered VT nursing license (Reimbursement for out-of-state license transfer)
- Prefer a minimum of one year of experience in acute care and/or long term care in a skilled nursing facility
- Experience in rehabilitation or behavioral health is a plus
- Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required
- EMR experience preferred
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for those that qualify
- Referral bonus for qualifying peers
- Top Health Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Shift Differentials
- Bonus Pay (for those that qualify)
- Paid Holidays
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities