Charge Nurse - LPN or RN

Ohio Living•Mount Pleasant, SC

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (LPN or RN) supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), following company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations to maintain the highest quality of care. The role directs nursing operations, supports continuity of resident care, administers medications and treatments, provides direct nursing care, and coordinates with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams. The Charge Nurse also supports quality assurance and compliance, manages staff performance and development, and helps ensure appropriate staffing.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to meet the stated physical and working-condition requirements, including lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling residents, patients, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Availability for on-call emergency coverage 24/7.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
Supervisory experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day nursing activities and assign work to Nursing Assistants in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Help coordinate nursing services to ensure continuity of residents’ care.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
Represent the nursing department at Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings and answer questions about care plans and service delivery.
Participate in committee meetings.
Meet regularly with Nursing Assistants to identify and address problems and improve care and services.
Provide direct nursing care as needed.
Consult residents’ physicians about care, treatment, and rehabilitation as needed.
Notify residents’ physicians and families when a resident’s condition changes.
Authorize and monitor use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as necessary.
Work with the Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
Attend scheduled or assigned employee and departmental meetings and in-service training.
Ensure nursing procedures are followed and reflect the facility’s day-to-day care practices.
Participate in maintaining and implementing the facility’s quality assurance program.
Ensure nursing staff follow procedures for medication administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies.
Ensure resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas, and equipment are clean, sanitary, and safe.
Supervise CNAs and foster a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
Interview, select, and orient new direct reports.
Set and promote performance expectations for direct reports.
Evaluate direct reports’ performance and provide developmental guidance.
Monitor staff compliance with Employee Handbook requirements, document and address repeated noncompliance, and work with Human Resources when further documentation or intervention is needed.
Participate in developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring staff in-service, on-the-job, and orientation training.
Ensure a reasonable and sufficient staffing plan is in place for absences or vacancies among direct reports.
Respond in a timely and thoughtful manner to staff questions, requests, and work products submitted for review and approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.