Charge Nurse RN - Part-Time NIGHTS $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Good Samaritan Society • Edgerton, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse RN provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, following location standards, procedures, and individualized resident care plans. The role is at Edgebrook Care Center, a 54-bed skilled nursing facility, and is part-time on nights. The organization offers a $15,000 hiring bonus for part-time night nurses and states that RN pay starts at $40 per hour. PTO begins accruing on the first day. Qualifying full-time and part-time employees may be eligible for an employee-approved benefits package that includes health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and voluntary benefits.

The Charge Nurse completes nursing assessments and documentation, administers medications and treatments, monitors residents’ conditions, coordinates with physicians and families, and participates in quality improvement activities. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a nursing license for the state of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure for the state of practice is required.
• Maintain required certifications or qualifications and associated standards.
• Knowledge of basic nursing skills.
• Knowledge of the therapeutic effects and side effects of medications administered.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in a like or related position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with state and federal regulations, using the nursing process.
• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills identified on the Competency Verification and Training Checklist.
• Ensure assigned residents receive ordered medications, treatments, and procedures within defined time frames, using appropriate infection-control procedures.
• Apply knowledge of the therapeutic effects and side effects of medications administered.
• Obtain equipment and supplies needed to provide care.
• Follow procedures addressing pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain, and medication administration.
• Perform glucometer testing and control monitoring accurately according to procedure.
• Implement care-plan approaches to address behavior and enhance residents’ mood states.
• Ensure assigned resident care is completed by reviewing and updating documentation as necessary.
• Use the EMR accurately and document resident condition changes, admissions, discharges, transfers, deaths, incidents, accidents, and behavior according to policy and procedure.
• Complete the seven-day observation tool.
• Assist with or participate in quality improvement activities, including audits and corrective procedures, as assigned.
• Complete assigned portions of the Nursing MDS and sign MDS forms to indicate completion, as applicable.
• Ensure physician orders are processed and physicians are notified promptly; make rounds with physicians as assigned.
• Attend or obtain resident report before beginning the shift; receive and share information, observe residents, and report their conditions.
• Respond promptly to resident call lights.
• Direct and assist with resident and family/significant-other education.
• Notify families of changes in residents’ conditions.
• Report signs and symptoms of resident infections and ensure timely follow-up.

Benefits

• $15,000 hiring bonus for part-time night nurses.
• RNs start at $40 per hour.
• PTO benefits begin accruing on the first day.
• Qualifying full-time and part-time employees may receive health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed