Charge Nurse

Essential Functions

• Monitors the daily care of all residents
• Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law
• Documents observations, concerns, and changes in resident conditions, incidents, and/or accidents, and ensure that follow-up documentation occurs until the issue is resolved.
   
• Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians
   
• Communicate with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers
• Records and implements physician orders
• Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers
• Ensures that Medication Aides are maintaining an orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records
• Receives reports from caregivers before the end of the shift
• Provides status reports to oncoming Staff

Supervisory/Management

• Assist in shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner
• Monitors care staff performance for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care
• Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift
• Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requested
• Deals appropriately with a family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through the appropriate reporting mechanism
• Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shifts, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and Administrator

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Current state LPN/LVN or RN License if required by State
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional manner