RN charge Nurse 6a-2p shift

PACS

22h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The role supports the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing and helps maintain the highest quality of resident care. The RN also provides direct nursing care as needed and assists with the supervision and management of nursing staff. The position includes administrative, personnel, clinical, safety, staff-development, equipment, care-planning, and budget-related duties. The RN coordinates nursing services with other departments; supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; monitors residents’ conditions and care; and ensures nursing personnel follow facility policies, care plans, medication procedures, and infection-control and safety practices. The role also participates in committees, surveys, quality assurance, in-service education, and continuing education. The position requires an active, unencumbered RN license in the state, current CPR certification, and a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices is required, as is at least two years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility. Knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The stated schedule is the 6 a.m.–2 p.m. shift; work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays may be necessary, and the employee may be called back during emergencies.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
At least two years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, and deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least five feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and must not pose a direct threat to others’ health or safety.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.
Long-term care facility experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned shift and help ensure quality resident care.
Assist the Director of Nursing with the operation, coordination, policies, procedures, and quality-assurance activities of the nursing service department.
Prepare or contribute to reports, documentation, discharge planning, resident assessments, care plans, and administrative records.
Participate in facility committee meetings, surveys, and implementation of committee recommendations.
Ensure adequate licensed nursing and nursing-assistant staffing for the shift; assign and delegate work, make rounds, monitor attendance, and report staffing or performance concerns.
Support employee development, performance evaluation, discipline, and in-service training activities.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; communicate with residents, families, physicians, and other personnel about resident needs and changes in condition.
Visit and assess residents, review nursing notes and care plans, provide direct nursing care as necessary, and monitor medication administration and treatment schedules.
Perform or oversee clinical tasks such as starting IVs, collecting specimens, and taking vital signs and blood pressures as ordered or needed.
Ensure compliance with medication, infection-control, safety, sanitation, equipment-use, and personal protective equipment procedures.
Assist with care-plan and assessment work, including MDS-related planning, and ensure staff follow resident care plans and wishes.
Recommend department equipment and supply needs and help maintain safe, adequate supplies and equipment.
Report incidents, occupational exposures, suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, and hazardous conditions in accordance with facility procedures.
Attend continuing education and maintain required licensure and certifications.