RN- Weekend RN
About The Position
The RN Charge Nurse assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing the coordination of quality care for facility residents. The role includes reviewing physician orders and 24-hour reports, supporting nurses with incidents and emergencies, making frequent rounds, and intervening as needed. The RN may also administer medications or treatments, observe residents during meals, and notify physicians of unusual findings. The position carries responsibility and authority for decisions relating to nursing services and assigned supervisory duties, with consultation available from nursing leadership and other professionals. The RN is expected to follow facility policies and accepted nursing standards, communicate professionally, maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, attend required in-service training, and comply with Legacy’s compliance program, Code of Conduct, and Dress Code.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Current, valid RN license or registration in the state of employment.
- Current state license to practice as a nurse.
- Freedom from illegal drug use.
- Freedom from the use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Ineligible for employment if found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care-related setting.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification.
- Additional certification in a nursing specialty.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing coordination of quality care for facility residents.
- Assist with data-entry review of physician orders.
- Assist nurses with incidents, investigations, and emergencies to help ensure required processes are followed and quality care is provided.
- Review the 24-hour report and address concerns.
- Make frequent rounds during the shift and provide interventions as needed while remaining attentive to unit needs.
- May assist with medication or treatment administration.
- Assist with dining room observation during meals to ensure resident safety.
- Notify physicians of unusual findings as indicated.
- Attend required in-service training.
- Work within established policies and procedures and accepted nursing standards.
- Make decisions relating to nursing services and perform assigned supervisory duties, consulting nursing leadership or 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 regulations.
- Clock in and out for all working and training hours; do not work off the clock.
- Comply with Legacy’s Compliance program and plan, Code of Conduct, and Dress Code.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
