RN Weekend Warrior

About the role

The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing the nursing service on their shift, ensuring a cheerful home-like atmosphere, and managing emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Arrive early to receive reports and make assignments for nurse aides and medication aides.
• Count narcotics and document results, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• Perform hi/low on accucheck machines and notify the physician of significant readings.
• Make rounds with the physician, call the physician for significant changes in condition, and assist with treatments.
• Document significant changes in resident condition, new orders, and completed treatments in the resident's chart.
• Notify the physician, family, facility Administrator, and funeral home upon a resident's death.
• Coordinate personnel and residents for efficient conditions and consult with management if problems arise.
• Inspect the facility daily and document any maintenance issues.
• Supervise in the dining room and record food consumption.
• Direct nursing staff during a fire.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved RN program and hold a current RN license for Kansas.
• Experience as a Charge Nurse preferred.
• Knowledge of basic nursing procedures and ability to supervise and teach.
• Ability to assess resident condition and recognize medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Good character, trustworthiness, and reliability.
• Acceptable KBI record check.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a state-approved RN program.
• License: Current RN license for Kansas.
• Experience: Experience as a Charge Nurse preferred.

Skills

• Communication: Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, residents, and physicians.
• Supervision: Ability to supervise and teach.
• Assistance: Ability to assist and promote positive attitudes among co-workers.
• Assessment: Ability to assess resident condition and recognize emergencies.
• Documentation: Ability to document significant changes and treatments in the resident's chart.
• Facility Policies: Knowledge of facility policies and protocols.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$43.00 - $51.08 per hour

Schedule

Option of Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Saturday, Sunday, Monday; Saturday & Sunday