Job Description

The Charge Nurse is an RN/LPN who is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on his/her shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated.

Essential Job Duties

Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on his/her shift.

Administers direct care as necessary.

Gives and receives shift reports.

Rounds twice a shift to assure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment.

Keeps physicians and families aware of changes in resident's condition.

Assists in developing comprehensive care plans.

Other Duties

Maintains the self respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.

Maintains accurate documentation of all care rendered.

Responds to resident emergency call system.

Other Duties (cont.)

Interfaces with other disciplines to assure continuity of care and services.

Accompanies physicians when making rounds.

Encourages restorative care in order to obtain maximum resident independence.

Participates in family/resident counseling as necessary.

Assists with the orientation and evaluation of nursing personnel.

Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

Assures proper functioning of equipment and adequate supplies.

Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

RN/LPN currently licensed in the State. At least 6 months nursing experience in long term care setting preferred.



Excellent, cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees No-cost life insurance and long-term disability plans Competitive pay scales in all departments and clinical staff paid for experience Generous vacation, sick and personal time Mentoring programs Monthly employee appreciation events Tuition reimbursement Not-for-profit status, which puts resources back into the community * Locally and privately owned and managed