RN Charge Nurse

Summary

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
• Coordinates, assigns, directs and prioritizes 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more
• Shift Differentials
• Bonus Pay (for those that qualify)
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities