Charge Nurse- Team Lead

General Description The Charge Nurse is to assist the Nursing supervisor (Night Shift) in the responsibility for the total patient care within the nursing unit, and the management of the unit. Rates LPN $29 to $34 depending on experience and licensure RN $35 to $42 depending on experience and licensure. Additional shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts. Duties Carry out administrative and patient care duties as part of the shift responsibilities Supervise and assume responsibility for the actions and care delivered by the STNA’s Abide by department policies and procedures and interpret them for personnel, medical staff, patients, and the public Be willing to work on the unit designated by the D.O.N., A.D.O.N, or Supervisor Check the 24‑hour report sheet for changes/updates in the patient care needs for the day Make walking rounds, supervise N.A. care delivered Administer medication (including IV) and treatment per the Physician orders specific to the patient Attempt to meet the needs of the patient in a spiritual or psychological manner with available resources Assist and direct in the admission/discharge process of patients Administrative Duties Gives and receives report at the beginning and change of shift to oncoming staff Takes and transcribes physician orders Answers telephone inquiries Evaluates patient care needs, condition, develops and/or adds to existing plan of care for the individual patient Assists with the admission process of patient when the documentation nurse is not available (verifying Physician orders, transcribing pre‑admission information, arranging diagnostic and therapeutic needs within and outside of the facility, ordering medication/treatment needs, communicating dietary needs to the patient, completing required paperwork per admission checklist) Transfer and discharge of patients (arrangements for transportation, communication with family/responsible party, appropriate paperwork to accompany the patient) Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient electronic medical record General Unit Duties Directs and assists with department cleaning and care of equipment/appliances Communication with teamwork with all departments Overall safety and cleanliness of the unit Greets and directs visitors on the unit Personnel Requirements Valid Nursing license in the state where the facility is located Responsible for meeting the state required continuing education hours per licensure period Good physical and mental health Have a sincere desire to work with elderly Must be willing to perform non‑professional duties Must be level‑headed and take or give direction in an emergency situation Must be able to place the patient needs above own desires or judgement Must always serve as a patient advocate Highlandspring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr Carespring Health Care Management