Charge Nurse

El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center•El Reno, OK

About The Position

The Charge Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of certified nursing assistants, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures. The role provides nursing leadership for assigned personnel and supports residents’ clinical, personal, and safety needs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Charge Nurse carries out physician orders, administers medications and treatments, monitors and documents residents’ conditions, and participates in admissions, discharges, transfers, care planning, follow-up appointments, and end-of-life care as required. The position also supports facility compliance, resident rights, infection control, emergency preparedness, and confidentiality requirements. Other tasks may be assigned by the Administrator, and the job description may be revised as expectations change.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state.
Current CPR.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
Patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents and family members.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements needed for the position.
Meet general health requirements under facility policy, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the facility.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct daily activities of certified nursing assistants and ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with facility policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Observe and document changes in residents’ status, and notify the physician and the resident’s family or representative as appropriate.
Transcribe physician orders into medical records and carry out orders as written.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered and observe for adverse effects.
Perform wound treatments as ordered, observe for changes, and document accordingly.
Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit and promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Conduct rounds to ensure residents’ needs are being met and personnel are performing assigned duties.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support residents’ holistic needs.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences to appropriate nursing leadership and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Maintain adequate stocks of medications, supplies, and equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
Treat residents with dignity, promote and protect residents’ rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Follow facility policies, procedures, business-conduct standards, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and infection-control policies.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, suspected abuse or neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment through the appropriate channels.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately.
Complete assigned training and skills requirements.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies as needed.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff and other relevant parties.
Be available for call-back during emergencies and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, when required.