PRN Nurses - RN's or LPN's

Charge Nurse

The RN or LPN generally assumes a charge nurse role which is key in providing a productive work environment, quality resident care, and front-line leadership. Reporting to the nursing supervisor, the charge nurse maintains unit morale and ensures daily compliance of Federal, State, and local regulations.

Unit Leadership

• Responsible for unit morale by providing a team based work environment through effective team leadership and a demonstrated positive attitude, including STNA assignment and supervision.
• Assumes a lead role in employee related issues such as discipline, performance evaluations, retention, and development of qualified personnel.
• Works with the Nursing supervisor to ensure compliance of Federal, State, and local regulations that govern the long-term care industry.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-departmental and cross-functional personnel.
• Facilitates unit communications by conducting regular meetings with staff personnel designed to identify and correct problem areas and/or the improvement of services.
• Responsible for the training and skills assessment of assigned nursing personnel. Ensures all unit members are knowledgeable and compliant with resident's rights and responsibilities.

Nursing Duties

• Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge residents.
• Participates in preliminary resident needs assessments and in the development of a written plan of care.
• Performs daily resident visits to assess and evaluate resident status changes and nursing needs.
• Completes medical forms, evaluations, and accident/incident reports in a timely manner.
• Administers medications and performs treatments as directed by the attending physician or nursing supervisor.
• Accountable for the proper maintenance of written procedures outlining the administration, storage, and control of medications and medical supplies.
• Consults the nursing supervisor and/or attending physician in the planning, treatment, and rehabilitation of assigned residents. Ensures proper notification of appropriate personnel when a change in the resident's condition occurs.
• Remains current of applicable regulations and procedures by professional publications and attending applicable seminars