RN Charge Nurse (35.00 to $45.00 an hour) (Weekend only shifts available) (Every other weekend available)
About The Position
The RN Charge Nurse assists the Director of Nursing in coordinating quality care for facility residents. The role includes resident assessment and reassessment, supporting nursing staff and care processes, addressing resident needs and changes in condition, and carrying out assigned supervisory responsibilities. The nurse works within established policies and accepted nursing standards and communicates professionally with residents, families, and coworkers while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. The listed duties are general performance expectations and may be changed according to facility needs. The position requires an active nursing license in the state of employment and graduation from an accredited nursing school. Current CPR certification is required; additional certification in a nursing specialty is desired. The job posting lists compensation of $35.00 to $45.00 an hour and notes weekend-only shifts and every-other-weekend availability.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
- Hold a current, valid RN license or registration in the state of employment.
- Hold a current state license to practice as a nurse.
- Be free from illegal drug use and from the use and effects of drugs or alcohol in the workplace.
- Individuals found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating people in a healthcare-related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
Nice To Haves
- Additional certification in a nursing specialty is desired.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing coordination of quality care for facility residents.
- Assess residents upon admission and readmission.
- May participate in physician or Nurse Practitioner rounds and assist with signing telephone orders.
- Assist with data entry review of physician orders.
- Support nurses with incidents, investigations, emergencies, and related processes as needed.
- Assist with charting and discharge processes, including completion of discharge summaries, as needed.
- Review the 24-hour report and address concerns.
- Make frequent rounds during the shift, provide interventions as needed, and remain attentive to unit needs while performing other nursing tasks.
- May assist with medication or treatment administration and reorder medications for future shifts as needed.
- Address issues involving supplies, pharmacy, laboratory services, appointments, and other matters affecting care according to physician orders.
- Assess and document medication issues according to policy.
- May observe residents in the dining room during meals to help ensure their safety.
- Continually assess and reassess residents for risks of complications, including skin breakdown, incontinence, contractures, reduced mobility or self-care involvement, weight loss, and behavior changes.
- Assist with ordering laboratory tests and reviewing results; notify physicians of results and unusual findings as indicated.
- Assist with chart audits and with answering and correcting consultant reports.
- Keep other departments informed of residents’ changes in condition when needed.
- Keep the nurses’ station, medication carts, medication rooms, and storage areas clean.
- Assign staff to keep equipment clean and in proper condition for use.
- Give report to the oncoming shift.
- Promote safety, help prevent accidents, and ensure equipment safety.
- Attend required in-service training.
- Make decisions related to nursing services and perform assigned supervisory duties and related tasks, consulting nursing or facility leaders and other resources as appropriate.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with residents, families, and coworkers using effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, and employee information, communications, and documentation, and comply with HIPAA.
- Clock in and out for all work and training hours; working off the clock is prohibited.
- Comply with Legacy’s Compliance program and plan, Code of Conduct, and Dress Code.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
