Charge Nurse RN LPN
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center•Newark, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Charge Nurse provides services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Unit/Floor in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Must possess valid NJ state RN or LPN license.
- Five (5) or more years of nursing experience required.
- Two (2) years or more years of experience as a supervisor/charge nurse in a nursing care center, hospital or other related health care Center.
- Working knowledge with PCC and MDS
- Knowledge of current LTC state guidelines
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Bi-lingual is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
- Provide the Director with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and ability to meet those needs.
- Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
- Perform direct nursing care as needed.
- Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
