RN Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Sapphire Rehabilitation at Goshen , a premier long term skilled nursing facility  located in Orange County, New York has an immediate opening for a full time RN Charge Nurse to join our team of dedicated professionals.  We are looking for an individual who desires a worthwhile career that has purpose and makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life . The RN Charge Nurse manages a designated unit on a nursing section and assures smooth operation of the unit for the designated shift.

This is a Day Shift Position - Mon-Friday .

 

Responsibilities:

• Provides quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning.
• Participates in the identification of resident problems that require nursing intervention
• Evaluates residents for any decline of condition, signs of change in condition, weight loss, decline in ambulation, change in ADLs, development of skin breakdown, etc.
• Notifies appropriate staff per facility protocol of the need for evaluation and informs staff on any changes in assessment when appropriate
• Confer with residents and families on any issues relating to care and services
• Make referrals to other departments when appropriate
• Complete employee and resident incident reports and complete follow-up investigation forms
• Maintain accountability for controlled substances by reviewing inventory medications with another licensed nurse and notifying supervisors of any discrepancies
• Performs routine charting duties in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures
• Supervise the CNAs, LPN’s and the unit clerk in regards to work procedures, expediting workflow, evaluations, counseling and discipline
• Performs and monitors the appropriate transfer of residents, including the use of transfer equipment.
• Performs other related job duties as required.

 

Qualifications:

• Must have an active license as a RN Nurse (RN) in the State of New York.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Knowledge of practical nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
• Ability to apply nursing techniques as directed by physicians or professional nurses.
• Ability to meet the general health requirements of this facility, including a medical and physical examination.
• Ability to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and for a minimum distance of 3 feet.

Who we are and why you should work for us:

WE are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, New York dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

 

Sapphire Rehabilitation at Goshen c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required .

 

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.