Charge Nurse, LPN or RN - LNRC(Abbeville), Full Time, 1st Shift

Self Regional Healthcare•Abbeville, SC

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 current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, as well as established facility policies and procedures. The role provides nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ needs holistically. The position is full time on the first shift, with schedules of either 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 7:00 AM–7:30 PM. The posting names LPN or RN in the position heading, but the listed required qualifications specify a current unrestricted South Carolina RN license.

Requirements

A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved RN program.
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in South Carolina.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with 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.
Transcribe physician orders to the medical record and carry them out as written.
Prepare and administer medications according to physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects.
Perform wound treatments according to physicians’ orders, observe for changes, and document accordingly.
Schedule resident follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, in accordance with policies and procedures.
Conduct rounds to ensure resident needs are met and personnel are performing assigned duties.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure residents’ needs are met holistically.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director of nursing, or director of nursing, and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.