Charge Registered Nurse (RN)

Riverstreet Manor•Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverstreet Manor is a newly transformed facility offering a dynamic work environment that cares about our staff's life goals. We are seeking a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. We pride ourselves on a team-centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).

Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must possess basic computer knowledge.
Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse (RN) Shift Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the Skilled Nursing facility for his/her particular shift.
Responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to this section.
Supervising and delegating responsibilities to assure that clinical duties and unit activities are completed in order to provide quality patient care.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit - adult through geriatric.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.
Responsible for the supervision of the Skilled Nursing Facility during scheduled tour of duty; makes round throughout facility.
Performs all duties and functions of an RN.
Assess physical condition and nursing needs of resident.
Directs and assures appropriate nursing action in crisis situations.
Investigates incidents/accidents.
Adjusts staffing to insure adequate staffing on each unit.
Ensures delegated responsibilities are within staff’s practice/ability.