Weekend Charge Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Schuylkill Center is hiring a full-time Charge Registered Nurse for a weekend Baylor shift, working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in its skilled nursing facility in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the RN Shift Supervisor oversees facility operations during the assigned shift, including administrative and professional policies, staff supervision and delegation, and completion of clinical duties and unit activities to support quality resident care. The role provides nursing care to adult through geriatric residents and requires assessing residents’ conditions and needs, applying age-specific care knowledge, and responding appropriately to crises and incidents.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state.
- Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served.
- Ability to assess resident-status data, interpret information to identify age-specific requirements, and provide appropriate care.
- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
- Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Ability to communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to contribute to and model teamwork.
- Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check, physical, and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the skilled nursing facility during the scheduled shift and make rounds throughout the facility.
- Perform all duties and functions of an RN.
- Assess residents’ physical conditions and nursing needs.
- Direct and ensure appropriate nursing action in crisis situations.
- Investigate incidents and accidents.
- Adjust staffing to ensure adequate staffing on each unit.
- Ensure delegated responsibilities are appropriate to staff members’ scope of practice and abilities.
- Supervise and delegate responsibilities so clinical duties and unit activities are completed.
- Provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs, from adult through geriatric, in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
- Oversee administrative and professional working policies pertaining to the assigned section.
Benefits
- Employee referral program.
- Daily pay access.
- Competitive base rates, shift differentials, and additional perks.
- Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k).
- Core benefits start the first day of the month following the date of hire.
- PTO including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Orientation and training with ongoing management support.
- Employee recognition awards and programs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Team-centered culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
