RN Charge Nurse

RN Charge Nurse

Full Time | Day Shift | Monday - Friday!

Pay: $46-$55/hour
(based on experience and shift differential)

St. Margaret's Center , an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, is a 94-bed pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility located in Albany, NY . Since 1883, we have provided compassionate, specialized long-term care for medically fragile infants, children, and young adults in a nurturing, home-like setting.

Our residents don't just receive care-they experience childhood, education, family connection, friendships, and meaningful daily life. At St. Margaret's Center, we see kids, not conditions.

What you'll do as an RN Charge Nurse:

• Provide direct nursing care and treatment to residents using established clinical procedures
• Assess residents' health status and respond to medical needs as they arise
• Provide first aid and coordinate follow-up care for illness or injury
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, caregivers, and other professionals
• Ensure adherence to infection control and safety standards
• Monitor and maintain nursing equipment
• Attend nursing and program meetings as scheduled
• Document health information in the medical record and nursing notes
• Assist with occupational health responsibilities for staff
• Communicate regularly with service providers, program staff, and leadership regarding medical concerns

Requirements for an RN Charge Nurse:

• Current and valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current and valid CPR Certification
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Why Work at St. Margaret's?

• Unique pediatric skilled nursing facility
• Small units (average 16 residents per unit)
• Higher staffing ratios to support quality care
• Strong leadership and team-based support
• Engaging, uplifting environment for residents
• Residents attend school and participate in community activities
• Competitive pay with shift differentials

Benefits for St. Margaret's Team Members: As part of the Center for Disability Services , we offer a mission-driven career with strong benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Career Development & Training Programs
• Wellness & Employee Recognition Programs
• Supplemental Insurance Options (Accident, Critical Illness, etc.)
• Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty Pay

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.