RN Charge Nurse

Charge Registered Nurse (RN)

Benefits of the Charge Registered Nurse (RN) Position:

• Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Wages! Shift Diffs and Perks to Add On!
• Employee Referral Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
• PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
• An employer who cares about YOU

Requirements of the Charge Registered Nurse (RN):

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
• Must possess basic computer knowledge
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities of the Charge Registered Nurse (RN):

• Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse (RN) Shift Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the Skilled Nursing facility for his/her particular shift.
• The Registered Nurse (RN) Shift Supervisor is also responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to this section; and for supervising and delegating responsibilities to assure that clinical duties and unit activities are completed in order to provide quality patient care.
• The Registered Nurse (RN) Shift Supervisor must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit - adult through geriatric.
• The RN Shift Supervisor must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the supervision of the Skilled Nursing Facility during scheduled tour of duty; makes round throughout facility.
• Performs all duties and functions of an RN.
• Assess physical condition and nursing needs of resident.
• Directs and assures appropriate nursing action in crisis situations.
• Investigates incidents/accidents.
• Adjusts staffing to insure adequate staffing on each unit.
• Ensures delegated responsibilities are within staff’s practice/ability.