RN Charge Nurse

Ohio Living•Mount Pleasant, SC

About The Position

The Charge Nurse - RN supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), following company standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements to maintain high-quality care. The role directs nursing operations, assigns and supports staff, administers medications and treatments, provides direct nursing care, and coordinates resident care with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams. The Charge Nurse also supports quality assurance, compliance, risk management, and the hiring, development, and performance management of direct reports.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
Supervisory experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day nursing functions in accordance with applicable rules and guidelines, including assigning work to Nursing Assistants.
Help coordinate nursing services to ensure continuity of resident care.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
Represent the nursing department in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings and answer questions about care plans and service delivery.
Participate in committee meetings.
Meet regularly with Nursing Assistants to identify and correct problem areas and improve care and services.
Provide direct nursing care as needed.
Consult residents’ physicians about care, treatment, and rehabilitation as needed.
Notify physicians and families when a resident’s condition changes.
Authorize and monitor restraints when necessary and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as necessary.
Work with the Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
Attend employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
Ensure nursing procedures are followed and reflect the facility’s day-to-day nursing care procedures.
Participate in maintaining and implementing the facility’s quality assurance program.
Ensure nursing staff follow procedures for medication and supply administration, storage, and control.
Ensure resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas, and equipment are clean, sanitary, and safe.
Supervise CNAs and foster a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
Interview, select, and orient new direct reports.
Establish and promote performance expectations for direct reports and evaluate their performance in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Provide developmental guidance to staff to support performance improvement and growth.
Monitor employee accountability with organizational requirements, document and address recurring noncompliance, and work with Human Resources when further intervention is needed.
Participate in developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring staff in-service, on-the-job, and orientation training.
Ensure there is a reasonable staffing plan for absences and vacant direct-report positions.
Respond promptly and thoughtfully to departmental staff questions, requests, and work products submitted for review and approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.