Charge Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN) to provide frontline clinical leadership and exceptional resident care in its skilled nursing community. The Charge Nurse oversees nursing services during assigned shifts, supervises caregiving teams, and helps ensure residents receive professional, compassionate care that complies with state, federal, and Americare standards. The role serves as a clinical resource and supports safe, respectful care delivery. The position provides clinical oversight and supervision of nursing care during assigned shifts to promote quality outcomes and regulatory compliance. It guides nursing staff, administers medications and treatments, completes resident assessments, and communicates with residents, families, providers, and leadership. Related titles include RN Supervisor, Floor Nurse (RN), Shift Supervisor (RN), and Registered Nurse – Charge Role.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.
- Passion for resident-centered care and team collaboration.
- Alignment with Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality®, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed.
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including when assisting with resident mobility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living.
Responsibilities
- Oversee nursing services, administration, and clinical supervision during assigned shifts.
- Ensure compliance with nursing care standards, policies, and procedures.
- Supervise and guide nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs.
- Complete and update resident assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation.
- Communicate changes in residents’ conditions to families, physicians, and nursing leadership.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Conduct routine rounds to ensure residents’ needs are being met.
- Address, document, and report incidents, accidents, and concerns, including suspected abuse or neglect.
- Ensure appropriate supplies, equipment, and medications are available and communicate needs to leadership.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality care and resident safety.
- Uphold Americare’s mission, vision, values, and company policies.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Daily access to wages
- Complimentary meals while working
- Tuition assistance
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Competitive pay with annual performance-based wage increases
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Flexible scheduling options
- Potential eligibility for up to $40,000 in student loan repayment and a cost-of-living-adjusted stipend through CMS’s Nurses for Nursing Homes program, subject to CMS approval and eligibility requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
