RN Charge Nurse - Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Leads, delegates, and directs all nursing functions on assigned unit or floor to assure that care is provided per individualized plan of care.
• Serves as a positive role model to staff.
• Affirms that reporting process is accurate and provides continuity of care from shift to shift.
• Observes and evaluates cares given by nursing staff through daily rounds.
• Delegates tasks/duties to RNs, LPNs, and NARs within their scope of practice.
• Maintains appropriate staff coverage and assistance during mealtimes and ensures proper diets are served in a timely manner.
• Affirms that medications and treatments are administered per physician orders and facility policies.
• Serves as a contact with families and outside health care providers.
• Observes staff performance and addresses concerns promptly and appropriately (staff training).
• Elevates concerns about staff performance, duty refusals to the Nurse Manager or/and Director of Nursing (performance issues).
• Conducts surveys and audits upon request.
• Serves as lead in emergency situations as required.
• Answers call lights, answers the telephone, assists with appointments, transportation, and patient transfer to the ED.
• Active in admission and discharge process. Ensures documentation is completed.
• Contacts the physician/family on a timely basis when indicated and documents the outcome.
• Contacts the physician/family of changes in condition when indicated and documents the outcome.
• Attends mandatory, annual, and other educational opportunities as offered on and off site.
• Affirms that plan of care, medical records and other documentation are current, complete and accurate.
• Assesses resident needs upon admission and during the length of stay.
• Reviews documentation and orders for completion and accuracy.
• Identifies needs of residents according to physical, mental, and psycho-social aspects of care maintaining the highest level of functioning.
• Develops, implements and evaluates plan of care, and revises as appropriate.
• Affirms that changes in condition or acute episodes are reflected in the medical record/plan of care.
• Investigates and follows up on incident reports and medication errors reports.
• Provides teaching/training to residents, families and staff regarding meds, treatment and rehab procedures.
• Actively participates in audits to assure quality care and practices.
• Fulfills facility policy and procedure regarding transcription and follow through of physician orders.
• Reports concerns, opportunities, and successes to management along with appropriate recommendations.
• Utilizes the reporting processes effectively and consistently.
• Provides feedback to nursing management regarding employee performance.
• Informs Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing or Nurse on-call of staff performance issues and has staff speak directly to them in order to be sent home pending the investigation.
• Serves as facility supervisor and assumes administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Serves as emergency contact/lead for the facility for all departments.
• Maintains oversight of the delivery of care throughout the facility including staffing.
• Conducts tours for families and potential residents as requested.
• Displays ingenuity in anticipating and meeting the challenges of unexpected situations.
• Serves as lead in emergency situations as situation warrants.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Registered Nurse
• 1 year experience
• RN Licensure/Registered with the MN Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; accepted certifications as follows - AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or BLS Provider - BLS Instructor. American Red Cross: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and/or Healthcare Providers, Life Guarding

Benefits

Benefit Overview Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!

Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status