RN Charge - Per Diem

THE LUTHERAN CARE NETWORK•Poughkeepsie, NY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie is hiring an RN Charge Nurse to provide resident assessments and support evaluations when residents experience a change in condition. The Charge RN leads nursing staff on the unit and is expected to bring strong clinical and managerial skills, empathy, interpersonal awareness, initiative, and alignment with the organization’s philosophies and standards. This is a per diem evening position. The base rate is $45.00 per hour, with an 8% shift differential for shifts worked at least four hours. The listed weekday rate is $48.60, and the listed rate with the 2% weekend differential is $49.50. Lutheran Care Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility in the Hudson Valley and a subsidiary of The Lutheran Care Network. Employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD.

Requirements

Valid New York State RN license.
CPR BLS certification.
Team management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Nursing; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Three to five years of experience in an environment with clinically complex cases, preferably long-term care; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing personnel on the designated shift, assigning duties based on residents’ needs and staffing mix.
Carry out established policies and procedures; administer medications and treatments; and perform, supervise, or assist with resident care as needed.
Review residents’ conditions and needs daily, provide clinical updates to LPNs and CNAs, and notify physicians and families of changes in condition.
Observe nursing care and conduct daily rounds to ensure care and treatments follow established policies and procedures.
Recommend additional or modified services in accordance with residents’ total needs.
Help new residents adjust to their environment and explain applicable policies and procedures.
Observe residents’ nutritional needs by participating at mealtimes and notify the dietary department about diet changes.
Accompany physicians on rounds, answer questions, assist with examinations and treatments, initiate physician orders as necessary, and forward medication orders to the pharmacy.
Investigate and receive complaints, referring them to the Clinical Manager when necessary.
Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain resident medical and nursing records and document nursing observations and actions according to policy.
Orient new personnel and assist them with nursing care techniques and procedures; facilitate staff attendance at in-services and committee meetings.
Investigate, report, and record accidents involving residents, staff, or visitors, and notify the Clinical Manager, physician, and family.
Operate or supervise equipment assigned to the unit, guide the nursing team, and initiate maintenance repairs as indicated.
Assist the physician with monthly medication reviews and physical examinations; prepare laboratory slips and write weekly and monthly summaries of residents’ conditions.
Maintain records including PRI forms and supporting documentation and 24-hour shift reports; participate in completion of MDS+.
Give the oncoming nurse a report on resident conditions and unusual actions taken.
Participate in meetings about resident care needs, provide staff for those meetings as needed, and submit minutes to the Clinical Manager monthly; participate in in-service education.
Attend supervisory and administrative staff meetings to discuss unit operations and staff training needs, and help formulate programs to ensure quality unit care.