Charge Nurse - RN or LPN

Ohio Living•Adams Township, PA

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 requirements, ensuring high-quality care. The role oversees nursing operations and administration, supports continuity of resident care, administers medications and treatments, provides direct nursing care as needed, and coordinates with physicians, families, the Unit Manager, and interdisciplinary care teams. The Charge Nurse also supports quality assurance, compliance, risk management, staff supervision and development, and adequate staffing.

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.
Ability to sit up to 4 hours per day, stand up to 8 hours per day, and walk up to 6 hours per day.
Ability to lift, transfer, push, or pull residents/patients or equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to drive up to 6 hours per day.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
On-call availability 24/7 for emergencies.

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 day-to-day nursing functions and make work assignments for Nursing Assistants in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Coordinate nursing services to support continuity of resident care.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with 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.
Meet regularly with Nursing Assistants to identify and address problem areas and improve care and services.
Provide direct nursing care as needed.
Consult with residents’ physicians as needed regarding care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Notify residents’ physicians and families when a resident’s condition changes.
Authorize and monitor restraints when necessary and in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as necessary.
Work with the Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
Attend scheduled or directed employee and departmental meetings and in-service training.
Ensure nursing procedures are followed and reflect the facility’s day-to-day care practices.
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 promote performance expectations and evaluate direct reports’ job performance; provide developmental guidance.
Monitor employee accountability to organization requirements and document and address noncompliance, involving Human Resources when needed.
Participate in developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring staff in-service, on-the-job, and orientation training.
Ensure reasonable staffing coverage when a direct report is absent or a position is vacant.
Respond promptly and thoughtfully to departmental staff questions, requests, and work submitted for review and approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.