Shift/Charge Nurse RN

Job Title

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising the medication program, activity in medication room and assisting the residents with self-administration of their medication.

Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living and Independent with Activities of Daily Living as needed.

Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.

Report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director/Resident Services Director.

Assist in the completion of resident assessments and services plans.

Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participates in orientation of new staff.

Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and staff meetings.

Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Services Assistants and Resident Medication Assistants as needed.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with a current license in good standing.

Certification or licensed per state guidelines.

Basic First Aid and CPR certification if required by State.

Must successfully complete Atria's Medication Management Training (if providing medication reminders or assistance with medication).

Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.

Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.