Charge Nurse - LPN or RN

Ohio Living•Mount Pleasant, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, ensuring high-quality care. The role directs nursing operations, coordinates continuity of resident care, administers medications and treatments, provides direct nursing care, and works with physicians, families, residents, and interdisciplinary teams. The Charge Nurse also supports quality assurance and compliance, risk management, and the hiring, development, supervision, and performance management of CNAs and other direct reports. The position includes occasional travel and may require work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed, as well as 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Current unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

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

Direct daily nursing activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, including assigning work to Nursing Assistants.
Help coordinate nursing services to ensure continuity of resident care.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
Represent the nursing department at Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings and answer questions about care plans and service delivery.
Participate in committee meetings and attend employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
Meet with Nursing Assistants to identify and correct problem areas and improve care and services.
Provide direct nursing care as needed.
Consult with residents’ physicians when planning care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Notify residents’ physicians and families of changes in residents’ conditions.
Authorize and monitor restraints when necessary and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as necessary.
Work with the Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
Ensure nursing procedures are followed and reflect the facility’s day-to-day nursing care procedures.
Participate in maintaining and implementing the facility’s quality assurance program.
Ensure nursing staff follow procedures for administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies.
Ensure resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas, and equipment are clean, sanitary, and safe.
Supervise CNAs and foster a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
Interview, select, and orient new direct reports.
Establish and communicate performance expectations; evaluate direct reports and provide developmental guidance.
Monitor employee accountability with organizational requirements and work with Human Resources when additional documentation or intervention is needed.
Participate in developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring staff in-service, on-the-job training, and orientation programs.
Ensure a reasonable staffing plan is in place for absences or vacant direct-report positions.
Respond promptly and thoughtfully to departmental staff questions, requests, and work products requiring review or approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.