RN - Charge Nurse

Clarkson Community Care Center•Clarkson, NE

14h

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) independently supervises care delivery to residents in a nursing unit. The role assesses resident needs, develops and implements individual care plans, administers and evaluates nursing care, and supervises Care Specialists (CNAs), CMAs, and other personnel. The Charge Nurse works with physicians and other health care professionals to communicate changes in residents' conditions and coordinate care, while supporting residents' rights, comfort, safety, and well-being. The position also oversees staff assignments, schedules, staffing coverage, performance evaluations, training, and workplace concerns. The Charge Nurse follows facility policies and applicable regulations, promotes infection control and ethical conduct, and participates in quality improvement activities. The position reports to the Director of Nursing Services or designee.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska, maintained in good standing.
Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
Understanding of state and federal rules and regulations governing facility practices.
Working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents, and family members.
Basic computer knowledge and ability, with an aptitude to learn company software.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.
Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical examination, if required; this includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Implement resident-centered plans of care consistently, effectively, and cost efficiently, identifying the rationale and anticipated outcomes for nursing interventions.
Assess resident needs, administer nursing care, and evaluate the effectiveness of care and care plans.
Use professional judgment and available resources to support safe care, resident and family counseling, and discharge planning.
Keep physicians and other health care professionals informed of residents' conditions, promptly report significant changes, collaborate on plan-of-care changes, and seek clarification of unclear orders.
Evaluate nursing care and team performance, seek input from colleagues and residents or their representatives, and participate in interdisciplinary care plan evaluations.
Supervise Care Specialists, CMAs, other personnel, and potentially other nurses; coach, counsel, assign, and direct their work.
Evaluate staff skills and performance through formal performance evaluations; recognize exceptional performance and appropriately discipline or recommend discipline when warranted.
Assign staff duties, hours, breaks, and meal periods; arrange replacement staffing and reassign staff to maintain adequate coverage; revise work schedules as needed.
Train or assist with the orientation of new associates and attempt to resolve staff problems, complaints, and grievances.
Incorporate staff into a work team to meet resident needs, attend supervisory meetings, support management goals, and perform other assigned management duties.
Respect resident rights, autonomy, choices, and end-of-life wishes; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators.
Promote resident comfort and safety, proper body alignment, adherence to safety codes, and a restraint-free environment.
Apply infection control practices and follow facility rules and regulations regarding residents' rights.
Comply with ethical and legal standards, the company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics Policy, and applicable laws and regulations; report potential violations, including abuse or neglect.
Participate in assigned Quality Improvement activities.
Maintain regular attendance and meet applicable local health requirements, including any required post-employment physical examination, drug screening, background investigation, and reference inquiry.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.