Charge Nurse (Rn/ Lpn)

Integritus Healthcare • North Adams, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehab Center, part of Integritus Healthcare, provides rehabilitation, short-term care, skilled nursing, long-term care, respite, and hospice services. The Charge Nurse administers resident care and treatments, coordinates care and discharge-related services, completes clinical and administrative documentation, and leads nursing personnel and nursing assistants. The position is open to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with a current Massachusetts license.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Massachusetts nursing license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• CPR/BLS/AED and IV certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Manage resident movement, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Coordinate discharge planning for nursing services as needed.
• Collaborate with resident services to maintain the total regimen of care.
• Foster a positive atmosphere of warmth and personal interest.
• Complete administrative tasks, including medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting.
• Transcribe physician orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and care plans.
• Maintain routine charting in accordance with documentation policies.
• Document accidents and incidents by completing required reports and charts.
• Manage financial paperwork, including Daily Census Reports and resident charge slips for the Business Office.
• Update dietary changes and forward new orders to the Dietary Department.
• Lead assigned nursing personnel and direct nursing assistants under long-term care regulations.
• Conduct regular rounds to ensure staff meet nursing performance standards.
• Host shift meetings with nursing and support staff to plan services and activities.
• Enforce policy compliance with written guidelines and the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Verify personnel compliance with their specific job descriptions.
• Monitor inventory to ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: RN $38.00–$47.97; LPN $35.00–$39.04, plus $1 extra for charge, based on years of experience.
• Weekly pay.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other optional benefits.
• 403B Retirement Plan.
• Generous PTO package.
• Growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Voluntary life and disability insurance.
• HRA.

What This Job Offers

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