Charge Nurse, LPN or RN - LNRC (Abbeville), Part Time

All Positions•Abbeville, SC

11h

About The Position

The Charge Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants. The role is carried out in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, as well as established facility policies and procedures. Shifts vary between 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and 7:00 AM–7:30 PM.

Requirements

A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved RN program.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures.
Ensure nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Observe changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and the resident’s family or representative, and document accordingly.
Transcribe physician orders into medical records and carry them out as written.
Prepare and administer medications according to physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects.
Perform wound treatments as ordered, observe for changes, and document accordingly.
Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to assigned nursing personnel.
Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, in accordance with current policies and procedures.
Make rounds to ensure residents’ needs are met and personnel perform their assigned duties.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members as needed to holistically meet residents’ needs.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director of nursing, or director of nursing, and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.