Charge Nurse 7a-7p

PACS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities in a long-term care facility. The role ensures that care and nursing operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies, and supports the delivery of high-quality resident care. The position includes administrative, documentation, medication administration, staffing, clinical care, training, safety, supply, and care-planning duties. The listed shift is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Charge Nurse coordinates shift services and staffing, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintains records and reports, administers medications and treatments, monitors residents, and communicates with physicians, residents, families, and other departments. The position also contributes to quality assurance, staff development, infection control, safety, and resident care planning. The role requires an accredited nursing degree or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program, an active unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, and current CPR certification. The employee must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. The work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. It involves frequent interruptions, movement during the workday, contact with residents and visitors including people who may be hostile or emotionally upset, and potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases, hazardous chemicals, dust, disinfectants, smoke, and other contaminants. The position may involve work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and emergency call-back. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull at least 25 pounds and may need to help evacuate residents.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions; and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs; knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of regulations governing nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions, exercise leadership and supervision, work cooperatively, communicate tactfully, and plan and implement programs and procedures for quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with residents who may be difficult, ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday; see and hear adequately or use prosthetics; cope with mental and emotional stress; and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and move or carry it at least 50 feet.
Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination; must not pose a direct threat to others’ health or safety.
May be required to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct nursing assistants’ day-to-day work and ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate shift services and activities with nursing and support personnel; provide written and oral reports and recommendations about shift operations.
Maintain nursing procedures, support quality assurance, participate in facility inspections, and assist with resident discharge planning.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete associated forms, reports, census information, charge slips, and other administrative records.
Protect resident and facility information, report suspected privacy or information-system violations, and follow security procedures.
Complete resident charting and documentation, including admission, transfer, discharge, orders, nurses’ notes, diet changes, and accident or incident reports.
Prepare and administer ordered medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain medication supplies and accurate narcotic records, and report discrepancies.
Help determine shift staffing needs, develop work assignments, provide leadership, make rounds, evaluate staff performance, and report staffing or personnel issues.
Provide and coordinate resident care, monitor residents’ conditions, carry out treatments and restorative programs, and notify physicians and next of kin of relevant changes or incidents.
Support resident and family orientation, coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic services, and arrange transportation and discharge-related assistance as needed.
Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Monitor safety and sanitation, infection-control practices, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, equipment use, and emergency preparedness.
Recommend and maintain adequate supplies, medications, and equipment; promote safe and efficient equipment and supply use.
Review resident care plans and notes, communicate needed revisions to the Nurse Supervisor, ensure CNAs know and follow care plans, and assist with MDS and RAP processes.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee and report suspected or known fraud.