Charge Nurse - RN or LPN

Ohio Living•Adams Township, PA

About The Position

The Charge Nurse supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements, ensuring high-quality resident care. The role directs nursing operations, administers medications and treatments, provides direct nursing care as needed, coordinates care, and communicates with physicians and families about changes in residents’ conditions. The Charge Nurse also supports care planning, admissions, transfers and discharges, and efforts to reduce hospital readmissions. The position ensures nursing procedures, medication controls, and quality assurance practices are followed, while maintaining clean, sanitary, and safe resident and work areas. It supervises and develops CNAs, including hiring, orientation, performance management, training, and staffing coverage. The role requires an Ohio RN or LPN license and may involve occasional travel, on-call emergency availability, and work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

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.

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 functions and assign work to Nursing Assistants in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Coordinate nursing services to support continuity of resident 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 correct problem areas and improve care and services.
Provide direct nursing care as needed.
Consult with residents’ physicians on care, treatment, and rehabilitation as needed.
Notify residents’ physicians and families when a resident’s condition changes.
Authorize and monitor 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 employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
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 and supply administration, storage, and control.
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.
Establish and promote performance expectations for direct reports.
Evaluate direct reports’ job performance and provide developmental guidance.
Monitor employee accountability with organization requirements 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 staffing plan is in place for absences or vacant direct-report positions.
Respond promptly and thoughtfully to staff questions, requests, and work submitted for review and approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.