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South Carolina Baptist Ministries of Aging - Laurens, SC
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Laurens, SC
About the position
The Charge Nurse (RN) or (LPN) is responsible for supervising and directing daily nursing activities and care of residents in a healthcare setting. This role ensures compliance with nursing standards and regulations while promoting a positive environment for residents. The Charge Nurse collaborates with leadership and staff to uphold the organization's mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Supervise nursing staff in the daily delivery of resident care; monitor and schedule job assignments and develop nursing unit priorities.
- Oversee CNA duties and responsibilities.
- Participate in care plan meetings, develop and carry out residents' plan of care, and evaluate resident response to nursing interventions.
- Care for residents using nursing judgment following policy and procedures of the organization.
- Monitor residents' overall mental and physical status for changes and report condition changes.
- Complete quality care audits as assigned by the Director of Nursing, ensuring equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
- Provide direct resident care when needed, completing treatments, procedures, and administering medications as ordered by the physician.
- Document all pertinent information on interdisciplinary notes, including medications administered and treatments performed, while protecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Discharge, transfer, and admit residents.
- Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc., and adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
- Be on call with a weekend rotation that normally would be 3 to 4 times per year.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current RN or LPN license in the state of South Carolina.
- Experience in a nursing supervisory role is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of nursing practices and regulations.
- Ability to assess and respond to resident needs effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement savings plan options.
