Charge Nurse - LPN or RN

Ohio Living•Sewickley Heights, 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 to maintain the highest degree of quality care. The role directs nursing operations, coordinates resident care, provides nursing services, and supports compliance and quality assurance. The Charge Nurse also supervises, develops, and evaluates staff, and helps ensure adequate staffing and a positive work environment.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Able to meet the stated physical and working-condition requirements, including lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling residents, patients, or equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed and be on call 24/7 for emergencies.
Occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required.

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 make work assignments for Nursing Assistants in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Help coordinate nursing services to support continuity of resident care.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with 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 problem areas and improve care and services.
Provide direct nursing care as needed.
Consult with residents’ physicians as needed when planning care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Notify residents’ physicians and families of changes in residents’ conditions.
Authorize and monitor restraint use 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 directed employee and departmental meetings and in-service training.
Ensure nursing procedures are followed and reflect the facility’s day-to-day care procedures.
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 and evaluate direct reports in accordance with company policy and procedures, providing guidance for development and improved performance.
Monitor employee accountability to organizational requirements and document and address recurring noncompliance, involving Human Resources when needed.
Participate in developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring staff in-service training, on-the-job training, and orientation programs.
Ensure reasonable staffing coverage when direct reports are absent or positions are vacant.
Respond promptly and thoughtfully to departmental staff questions, requests, and work submitted for review and approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.