RN - Skilled - Full-Time - (7a-7p)

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse supervises, provides, and directs nursing care in accordance with organizational and facility policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, the nurse makes and documents advanced observations, forms nursing judgments, and takes appropriate nursing actions based on scientific principles. The role includes coordinating resident care, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments, maintaining medication records, making nursing assignments, and communicating changes in residents’ conditions. The RN supervises nursing assistants, supports their performance and development, documents resident information confidentially, and helps protect resident rights and safety. The position also requires effective communication with residents, families, physicians, staff, and other departments; compliance with infection-control and safety procedures; and completion of required education and training.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a vocational school of practical nursing.
Current nurse license.
Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the Internet.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, provide, and direct nursing care in compliance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Make advanced observations, report and record findings, form nursing judgments, and carry out appropriate nursing actions.
Follow nursing practice standards and interpret policies for staff, families, and physicians.
Conduct daily rounds and develop and implement comprehensive care plans based on resident needs.
Pass medications and treatments according to established procedures; order and credit medications as needed and maintain accurate medication accounting, including stock, unit-dose, and narcotic medications.
Follow staffing guidelines, make nursing assignments, and give and receive accurate reports on resident conditions to support continuity of care.
Monitor residents’ diets and intake and supervise meal trays and snacks; assist with meal service, feeding, and snacks.
Follow admission procedures and communicate admissions to relevant departments, staff, physicians, and service providers.
Ensure employees follow the chain of command and personnel policies.
Assign nursing assistants, oversee completion of assignments, document and address poor performance, and keep unit managers or the Director of Nursing informed.
Participate in nursing assistant performance evaluations and provide counseling, coaching, training, and evaluation presentations.
Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, peers, families, managers, visitors, and other staff.
Report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions promptly and attend assigned meetings and in-services.
Observe environmental conditions and cooperate with other departments to maintain quality conditions for residents and staff.
Document resident information accurately, promptly, and confidentially; document changes and notifications to the person of authority and physician, and perform assigned assessments.
Verify monthly MAR/TAR changeovers and ensure required updates are completed by the first of each month.
Know and support resident rights, maintain confidentiality, and report resident complaints to the supervisor in charge.
Help ensure resident safety, including proper use and function of Wanderguard devices; demonstrate proper equipment use and report equipment needs or repairs.
Use protective equipment and follow infection-control protocols, universal precautions, and life-safety measures.
Maintain a positive and professional manner, manage time effectively, provide leadership as a role model, collaborate, and participate in policy creation and problem solving.
Follow company and facility policies, the Employee Information Guide, Code of Conduct, and applicable compliance, workplace safety, and legal requirements.
Complete annual education requirements, including compliance, privacy, security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.