Charge Nurse

Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Hospice House Charge Nurse (RN) supports the day-to-day operations of the inpatient care center (IPC), including patient assessments and documentation, coordination of supplies, durable medical equipment and medications, and assistance with patient care and staff documentation. The role works as an RN staff nurse when needed, helps orient new staff, and assists the IPC Director with scheduling, audits, quality assurance activities, reports, and operational tasks. During rounds, the Charge Nurse observes and assesses residents, documents findings, and reports changes in condition.

Requirements

Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
Two years of RN experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two years of RN experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare, initiate, and complete assessments and documentation for patients transferring into the IPC, including ordering supplies, durable medical equipment, and medications.
Assist IPC staff with patient care and documentation needs.
Work as an RN staff nurse during call-outs while completing essential job duties.
Assist with orientation of new staff, as delegated by the IPC Director.
Assist the IPC Director with employee scheduling.
Assist the IPC Director or designee with ordering supplies and medications as needed.
Assist the IPC Director with audits, QAPI, plans of correction, and other assigned reports.
Assist with back-office and workflow tasks.
Supervise destruction and ordering of medications.
Assist with transcribing orders to HCHB, the MAR, and paper orders, and with 24-hour chart checks.
Assist with all day-to-day operations of the IPC.
During rounds, observe, assess, document, and report resident conditions and changes.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.