Charge Nurse - LPN or RN

Ohio Living•Akron, OH

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, with the goal of maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The position directs nursing operations, coordinates continuity of resident care, administers medications and treatments, provides direct nursing care, and collaborates with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. The Charge Nurse also supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance, oversees medication and supply procedures, and helps maintain clean, sanitary, and safe resident and work areas. The role supervises and develops direct reports, including interviewing, selecting, orienting, evaluating, and coaching staff. It supports staffing plans, employee accountability, and staff training. The position requires an active, unencumbered Ohio LPN license. One year of clinical experience and supervisory experience in a related healthcare setting, as well as EMR proficiency, are preferred. Working conditions include sitting up to 4 hours, standing up to 8 hours, walking up to 6 hours, and driving up to 6 hours per day. The role may require lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling residents, patients, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional travel and overnight travel may be required. Weekend, evening, and holiday work is needed as circumstances require, and 24/7 on-call availability is required for emergencies. The position involves exposure to falls, equipment burns, odors, cuts, residents or patients with varied disease processes, and infectious waste and diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Ohio.
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 day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, including assigning work to Nursing Assistants.
Coordinate nursing services to support 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.
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 about care, treatment, rehabilitation, and related needs.
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.
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 nursing care practices.
Participate in maintaining and implementing the facility’s quality assurance program.
Ensure nursing staff follow procedures for administering, storing, and controlling 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 in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Provide developmental guidance to staff to support improved performance and growth.
Monitor employee accountability with organizational requirements and document and address recurring noncompliance; work with Human Resources when further documentation or intervention is needed.
Participate in developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring in-service training, on-the-job training, and orientation programs.
Ensure a reasonable and sufficient staffing plan for direct-report absences or vacancies.
Respond promptly and thoughtfully to departmental staff questions, requests, and work products submitted for review and approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.