RN Charge Nurse Full-Time
About The Position
The RN Charge Nurse supervises and coordinates nursing personnel and certified nursing assistants to provide effective resident care during the designated tour of duty. The nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with facility policies and procedures, maintains familiarity with applicable regulations, and maintains clinical and professional competency. The position also supports unit management through quality assessments, problem solving, staff motivation, and evaluations. The nurse is expected to embrace and model Covenant Woods business standards and Code of Conduct, and to focus on the Promise in all aspects of service delivery. This is a full-time opportunity with eight-hour shifts and a two-week rotating schedule that includes every other weekend. The posting identifies day shift as available. Base pay is $40.00–$48.00 per hour, based on years of experience, with shift differentials available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or an active compact multistate RN license.
- At least two years of experience in a nursing role.
- Current BLS certification.
- Certified in CPR.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in an RN role.
- Experience in a Continuing Care and Retirement Community (CCRC) or healthcare setting is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate staffing needs for the shift and plan daily staff assignments.
- Transcribe, verify, and implement physician orders.
- Collaborate with staff on plans of care, assess resident needs, and perform physical assessments.
- Make regular rounds to monitor resident care, environmental safety, and employee performance.
- Prepare and distribute medications; start and monitor IVs; perform treatments and CPR; collect blood samples; and perform physician-ordered EKGs.
- Report significant changes in residents’ conditions to the physician, supervisor, and family.
- Act as a role model and resource for staff and assist staff as appropriate.
- Counsel and/or discipline certified nursing assistants in accordance with facility policy.
- Document episodic resident events and complete pertinent documentation, including checking MARs, Treatment Sheets, and Monthly Summaries.
- Complete at least 24 hours of education and/or CEUs annually, including mandatory in-services, and attend 8 of 12 staff meetings each year.
- Respond to residents, staff, and the public in a patient, courteous, and cooperative manner.
- Supervise nursing when needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and resident satisfaction.
Benefits
- Health care plan including medical, dental, and vision.
- Retirement plan (403B).
- Basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and public holidays.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Wellness resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
