RN CHARGE NURSE PT 3-11-11-7

About the role

The Charge Nurse is responsible for the well being and nursing care of all residents assigned to him or her during the shift. Reporting to the Supervisor, he or she provides nursing services following the resident’s treatment plan or physician’s directions, assesses residents and responds to and reports any changes in condition, distributes and charts medications, distributes narcotics and manages the narcotic inventory, supervises the staff of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), and responds to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assigns resident care according to the needs of the resident and the unit
• Transcribes, verifies, and implements physician’s orders
• Reports significant changes in condition to physician, supervisor, and family
• Administers medications in a safe and timely manner and completes appropriate documentation
• Documents episodic events for residents and completes all pertinent documentation, including checking MARs, Treatment Sheets, and monthly summaries
• Counsels and/or disciplines CNAs per facility policy
• Makes regular rounds to ensure resident care, environmental safety, and employee performance
• Implements QI recommendations
• Maintains current CPR certification

Requirements

• Fluent English speaking and writing skills
• Empathy and the ability to listen
• Good time management skills
• Professional dress, speech, and behavior

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive nursing experience, preferably in a long term care setting
• Knowledge of state and local regulations regarding long term care

Schedule

• Must be available for some weekday shift
• Must work one weekend shift a month as well as one major and one minor holiday