(LPN) Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse

Eligibility for $5,000 sign-on bonus

JOB SUMMARY

The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating and supervising assigned nursing personnel and clinical suites. This position is required to perform routine/standardized duties to the discharge of competent nursing staff management. The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating the assigned nursing staff according to the philosophy, objectives and policies/procedures of New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. (NHFHS). The Charge Nurse responsibilities also include assigned daily duties of direct practitioner support and clinical patient care.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

• Patient Assessment and Care Team Support
  • Collects and documents demographic data and history from the patient, family and others.
  • Identifies gross manifestations of common diseases and abnormal conditions.
  • Identifies gross states of faulty emotional and mental health adjustment.
  • Obtains and documents vital signs and immediately reports abnormal/emergent results to the practitioner.
  • Supports practitioners in the delivery of medical care, productivity and patient flow management.
  • As a member of the Care Team, the supervising charge nurse will consult with practitioners and other health care team members to coordinate the provision of care and patient education in conjunction with other services/care plan activities.
• Supervision
  • Evaluates the assigned nursing staff and completes job performance reviews as required.
  • Collects information and prepares necessary reports and performance documentation.
  • Works with the Practice Manager to maintain appropriate clinical staffing coverage.
  • Orders supplies and other resources as required for execution of nursing tasks.
  • Works with the NCSSD to coordinate Nursing, Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician Orientation to promote competency and quality in the discharge of nursing duties.
• Quality
  • Implements NHFHS Nursing/Clinical Department policies and procedures.
  • Works continually to assure delivery of quality, safe, efficient and competent nursing care.
  • Assists in contributing input/information into the nursing personnel budget.
  • Contributes suggestions, ideas and information and works with the NCSSD to refine nursing policies and procedures.
  • Participates in CQI, other internal committees and special activities that promote improvement of patient flow in the clinical area.
• Community
  • Maintains good public (working) relations throughout the community.
  • Assists, as assigned, with special projects involving community partners and the nursing staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Required:
    • LPN with a valid South Carolina Board of Nursing License
• Experience:
  • Required:
    • a minimum of 1 year leadership role experience in a community nursing setting
  • Preferred:
    • minimum of 2 or more years of supervisory experience in a community nursing setting
• Other Requirements:
  • Must maintain a current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider, in accordance with organizational and position requirements. Certification must be obtained through a hybrid or in-person course offered by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

Benefits and Perks: New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees.

• Automatic:
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick leave
  • Up to 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday
  • Eligibility for 2 annual bonuses after 1 year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met
  • Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
  • Various employee discounts. I.e., Verizon, AT&T, YMCA, etc.
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Optional:
  • Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment

Mission: Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.

ICARE Values: The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.

Community: Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

New Horizon Family Health Services