RN - Charge Nurse

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust•Flat Rock, NC

About The Position

The Charge Nurse plans and implements the interdisciplinary plan of care, provides direct nursing care, and instructs and supervises LPN and Hospice Aide staff in delivering nursing care to clients. The role assesses patients’ physical and mental health, plans and evaluates nursing care, implements prescribed treatment regimens, provides health teaching and counseling, and coordinates patient- and family-centered care with other health care providers. The position also supports safe and effective nursing services, regulatory compliance, staff education and supervision, and department operations. The job is based in Flat Rock and is listed as full-time, with a variable schedule of three 12-hour shifts plus an additional four hours, to be determined.

Requirements

Two years of clinical experience.
Valid North Carolina RN license.
Willingness and ability to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations apply.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and basic data-entry skills.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, take initiative, and use innovative techniques and ingenuity.
Ability to interact with various departments, work as a team player, coordinate projects, and plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects.
Skill or expertise in pain and symptom management.
Ability to collaborate effectively and facilitate the work of a group.
Understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Ability to work flexible hours if needed.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, twist, crouch or squat, kneel, flex and extend arms and wrists, and use hand dexterity for gripping, pushing, pulling, and writing.
Ability to frequently lift or carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Practice within the scope of the applicable license, certification, or registration and comply with laws and regulations.
Assess patients’ physical and mental health, including their reactions to illnesses and treatment regimens.
Record and report nursing assessment results.
Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing care.
Teach, assign, delegate to, and supervise personnel implementing treatment regimens.
Collaborate with health care providers to determine patient- and family-centered plans of care and coordinate implementation of the interdisciplinary plan.
Implement treatment and pharmaceutical regimens prescribed by a person authorized under State law.
Provide teaching and counseling about patients’ health.
Document the plan of care, nursing care provided, and patients’ responses.
Supervise, teach, and evaluate those performing or preparing to perform nursing functions, and administer nursing programs and services.
Maintain safe and effective nursing care, whether delivered directly or indirectly.
Work toward performance goals and progress toward an individual development plan while demonstrating organizational values and competencies.
Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Participate in department and staff meetings as required.
Participate in ongoing education and training offered by the agency or required by the nursing supervisor.
Comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and Mission Statement.
Perform other similar duties as assigned.