Charge RN
About The Position
Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care that supports each resident’s health, safety, dignity, and well-being. Oversee daily nursing care activities and collaborate with residents, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care. Serve as Charge RN when assigned, providing clinical leadership and coordinating care throughout the care center. This is a part-time position, with full-time opportunities available, and includes an every-eighth-weekend rotation. The pay range is $38.50–$47.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Eligible employees may receive a competitive benefits package. St. Francis Health Services and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care, assess residents’ needs, monitor changes in condition, and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Implement and evaluate individualized care plans, recommending updates to address residents’ immediate and long-term goals.
- Perform nursing procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with professional standards and care center policies, maintaining current clinical and technical skills.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by authorized providers and monitor residents’ responses.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical records throughout each resident’s stay.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies using sound nursing judgment and established protocols.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families, providers, and team members, verbally and in writing.
- Educate residents and families about health conditions, treatments, and care needs, and provide staff with information necessary to support consistent, individualized care.
- Provide care that reflects the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of adult and geriatric residents.
- Direct and monitor care provided by licensed nurses and nursing assistants within the RN’s assigned authority and scope of practice.
- Provide coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action to nursing personnel as appropriate and in accordance with facility policy.
- Follow the care center’s chain of command and serve as Nurse in Charge when assigned.
- When serving as Nurse in Charge, coordinate nursing activities and notify the Director of Nursing, Administrator, provider, Social Worker, and other department leaders as appropriate.
- Address day-to-day staff concerns and keep the Director of Nursing informed of significant issues or changes.
- Stay informed of applicable federal and state regulations and professional standards, and recommend policy or procedure updates to the Director of Nursing.
- Recognize and promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy and applicable reporting requirements.
- Uphold the Resident Bill of Rights and protect residents’ privacy, dignity, choices, and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized health insurance for eligible employees enrolled in the group medical plan
- Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible employees enrolled in the group medical plan
- 5% employer-sponsored 401(a) retirement plan
- 403(b) retirement plans
- Employer-sponsored life insurance
- Personal leave time
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary short-term disability (STD)
- Voluntary long-term disability (LTD)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
