Charge Nurse LPN or RN

Ohio Living•Macomb Township, MI

About The Position

The Charge Nurse supervises day-to-day nursing activities and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements, ensuring the highest degree of quality care. The role directs nursing operations, coordinates continuity of resident care, administers medications and treatments, provides direct nursing care as needed, and communicates with physicians and families about changes in residents’ conditions. The Charge Nurse participates in care planning, committees, quality assurance, and staff training, and works with the Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions. The position also oversees nursing procedures, medication and supply controls, and the cleanliness and safety of resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas, and equipment. People-management duties include supervising, interviewing, orienting, evaluating, and developing staff; promoting a positive work environment; supporting adequate staffing plans; and addressing employee accountability in coordination with Human Resources when needed. Work conditions may involve sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting or moving residents, patients, equipment, or supplies, and occasional overnight travel. Weekend, evening, and holiday work may be needed. On-call availability is required 24/7 for emergencies. The role may involve exposure to falls, burns, odors, cuts, infectious waste, and bloodborne diseases, as well as residents with various disease processes.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to meet the stated physical and working-condition requirements, including lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling residents, patients, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed.
On-call availability 24/7 for emergencies.

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

Directs day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, including assigning work to Nursing Assistants.
Coordinates nursing services to support continuity of resident care.
Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
Represents the nursing department at Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings and answers questions about care plans and service delivery.
Participates in committee meetings.
Meets regularly with Nursing Assistants to identify and address problem areas and improve care and services.
Provides direct nursing care as needed.
Consults with residents’ physicians about care, treatment, and rehabilitation as needed.
Notifies residents’ physicians and families when a resident’s condition changes.
Authorizes and monitors restraints when necessary and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Admits, transfers, and discharges patients as necessary.
Works with the Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
Attends employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
Ensures nursing procedures are followed and reflect the facility’s day-to-day care procedures.
Participates in maintaining and implementing the facility’s quality assurance program.
Ensures nursing staff follow procedures for administering, storing, and controlling medications and supplies.
Ensures resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas, and equipment are clean, sanitary, and safe.
Supervises CNAs and fosters a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
Interviews, selects, and orients new direct reports.
Establishes and promotes performance expectations for direct reports and evaluates their performance, providing developmental guidance.
Monitors employee compliance with organizational requirements and documents and addresses recurring noncompliance; works with Human Resources when further documentation or intervention is needed.
Participates in developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring in-service training, on-the-job training, and orientation programs.
Ensures a reasonable and sufficient staffing plan is in place for employee absences or vacancies.
Responds in a timely and thoughtful manner to departmental staff questions, requests, and work submitted for review and approval.
Performs other duties as assigned.