GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 The Charge Nurse is to assist the Nursing supervisor in the responsibility for the total patient care within the nursing unit, and the management of the unit.

Rates:

LPN $26 to $30 depending on experience and licensure

RN $32 to $38 depending on experience and licensure. 

On top of those great base rates we offer additional shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts!!

DUTIES:

• Carry out administrative and patient care duties as part of their shift responsibilities
• Supervises and assumes responsibility for the actions and care delivered by the STNA’s
• Abides by department policies and procedures and interprets them to personnel, medical staff, patients and the public.
• Willing to work on the unit designated by the D.O.N., A.D.O.N, or Supervisor.
• Checks 24 hour report sheet for changes/updates in the patient care needs for the day.
• Makes walking rounds, supervision of the N.A. care delivered.
• Administers medication (including IV) and treatment per the Physician orders specific to the patient.
• Attempts to meet the needs of the patient in a spiritual or psychological manner with the resources available to the nurse.
• Assists and directs in the admission/discharge process of patients.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Gives and receives report at the beginning and change of shift to oncoming staff.
• Takes and transcribes physician orders.
• Answers telephone inquiries.
• Evaluates patient care needs, condition, develops and or adds to existing plan of care for the individual patient.
• Admission process of patient in the event the documentation nurse is not available (verifying Physician orders, transcribing pre-admission information, arranging diagnostic and therapeutic needs within and outside of the facility, ordering medication/treatment need, communication to dietary of the patient needs, completes needed paper work per admission check list)
• Transfer and discharge of patients (arrangements for transportation, communication with the family/responsible party, appropriate paper work to accompany the patient).
• Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient electronic medical record

GENERAL UNIT DUTIES:     

• Directs and assists with department cleaning and care of equipment/appliances.
• Communication with teamwork with all departments.
• Overall safety and cleanliness of the unit.
• Greet and direct visitors on the unit

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Nursing license in the state where the facility is located
• Responsible for meeting the state required continuing education hours per licensure period.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Have a sincere desire to work with elderly
• Must be willing to perform non-professional duties.
• Must be level-headed and take or give direction in an emergency situation.
• Must be able to place the patient needs above own desires or judgement.
• Must always serve as a patient advocate.