RN- Weekend RN
About The Position
The RN Charge Nurse assists the Director of Nursing in coordinating quality care for facility residents. The role includes addressing resident and unit needs throughout the shift, supporting nursing staff, and carrying out assigned supervisory responsibilities and decisions related to nursing services. The RN Charge Nurse works within established policies and accepted nursing standards and may consult nursing or facility leadership and other professionals as needed. The position requires professional, courteous communication with residents, families, and coworkers; protection of confidential information and compliance with HIPAA; and adherence to Legacy's compliance program, Code of Conduct, and Dress Code. Employees must clock in and out for all work and training hours; working off the clock is prohibited. Duties may be changed based on facility needs.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
- Current, valid license or registration as an RN in the state where employed.
- Freedom from illegal drug use and from the use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Must not have been 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.
- Support nurses with incidents, investigations, emergencies, and related processes as needed.
- Review the 24-hour report and address concerns.
- Make frequent rounds during the shift and provide interventions as needed.
- Remain attentive to unit needs throughout the shift while performing other nursing tasks.
- Assist with medication or treatment administration as needed.
- Assist with dining room observation during meals to help ensure resident safety.
- Notify the physician of unusual findings as indicated.
- Attend required in-service training.
- Carry out assigned supervisory duties and decisions relating to nursing services, consulting appropriate professionals as needed.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with residents, families, and coworkers.
- Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, employee, communication, and documentation information and comply with HIPAA.
- Clock in and out for all working and training hours; do not work off the clock.
- Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan and adhere to its Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
