Charge Nurse RN or LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Charge Nurse assists the Unit Manager in managing and coordinating resident care, activities, unit operations, and nursing personnel on a designated nursing unit. The Charge Nurse serves as a clinical leader, ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, resident safety, and effective communication among residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Hiring for Full Time M-F w/ participation in the On Call Rotation 

 

Pay Range (depending on experience):
LPN: $33.13 - $38.65/hr 
RN:  $37.25 - $43.47/hrEducation

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing (RN or LPN) program.

Licensure

• Current Massachusetts  Nursing license in good standing

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff.
• Physical and mental stamina necessary to perform duties throughout the scheduled shift.
• Ability to perform essential job functions without posing a direct threat to residents, coworkers, or others.

Essential ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Unit Management

• Evaluate resident status and unit activities at the beginning of each shift and ensure adequate staffing levels to provide safe, high-quality care.
• Make frequent rounds to assess resident needs and monitor staff performance.
• Recommend staffing patterns and scheduling needs to nursing administration.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to nursing administration.
• Develop and coordinate work schedules for nursing personnel.
• Monitor employee attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism; provide coaching and counseling as needed.
• Participate in employee counseling, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Conduct regular nursing unit meetings.
• Maintain positive working relationships with nursing staff and other departments.

Resident Care & Clinical Oversight

• Ensure resident assessments and care plans are completed, reviewed, revised, and implemented according to regulatory requirements.
• Oversee direct care activities to ensure compliance with facility policies and standards of care.
• Participate in the development and revision of resident care plans.
• Evaluate resident conditions and the appropriateness of care provided.
• Provide direct resident care as required.
• Report changes in resident condition to physicians, the Assistant Director of Nursing, and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Foster collaborative working relationships with physicians and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with families and significant others.

Quality, Safety & Customer Service

• Ensure concerns, complaints, and issues related to nursing services are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of residents and employees.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safety standards, and facility policies.
• Participate in the facility's on-call rotation as assigned.
• Represent the facility and nursing services in professional and community activities when requested.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to grow into nursing management roles
• Meaningful work caring for seniors and short-term rehabilitation residents
• Collaborative and resident-focused environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package