Charge Nurse

State of North Carolina

12d

About The Position

The Black Mountain Treatment Center for Women provides residential chemical dependency treatment for justice‑involved women with substance‑related offenses, including DWI. Participants are referred by the Parole Commission or community courts as a condition of parole or probation, with the requirement that they complete residential treatment prior to returning to their home community. The program’s mission is to support a sustainable lifestyle of recovery by delivering an intensive 28‑ to 90‑day residential treatment experience, developing individualized continuing recovery plans, and offering support for a successful transition back into the community. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducting sick calls and assessments Assisting the physician and carrying out orders Planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care Responding to medical emergencies Monitoring for communicable diseases Counseling for compliance with diet, medications, and treatment Responding to inquiries and medical appointments Ordering medications and supplies Performing additional nursing care duties, as required

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of nursing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application.
• In-depth knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care.
• Knowledge of unit, organization and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications.
• Knowledge of good supervisory practices and skill in supervising others, including how to deal effectively with difficult employees.
• Skilled in the application of nursing techniques and instruments.
• To implement the nursing process (assessments, plan, implement, and evaluate) with limited supervision.
• Able to assign and coordinate work activities and monitor the performance of subordinates, shown by leading a team; skill in delegation and making assignments.
• Able to answer questions from the nursing and medical staff or provide consultation on disease processes, treatment, care; etc.
• Knowledge in counseling and given sound advice to staff regarding conduct and job performance and respond to potentially problematic situations.
• Able to deal effectively with a crisis situation.
• Evaluate effectiveness of services and monitor customer satisfaction.
• Communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally and in writing.
• Provide instruction to nursing and medical staff on disease processes, treatment, care etc., regarding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conducting sick calls and assessments
• Assisting the physician and carrying out orders
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care
• Responding to medical emergencies
• Monitoring for communicable diseases
• Counseling for compliance with diet, medications, and treatment
• Responding to inquiries and medical appointments
• Ordering medications and supplies
• Performing additional nursing care duties, as required
• Conducting nursing assessments
• Developing, implementing and evaluating treatment plans
• Providing patient care and education through case management
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by a physician
• Responsible for appropriate treatment and medical documentation
• Assist the nursing supervisor by directly supervising licensed and unlicensed assigned nursing staff

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed