7A-3P LPN/RN

Job Description

Job Description

The Charge Nurse provides direct care to patients under the direction of the nursing administration team

and is responsible for the supervision of nursing assistants and other non-licensed unit personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provides direct patient care, including interventions and re-evaluation of patient outcomes.

 Participates in the admission/discharge/transfer process.

 Thoroughly documents clinical findings, assessments, and interventions.

 Administers prescribed medication(s) and treatment(s) in accordance with nursing standards and the

individual patient’s plan of care.

 Notifies patients/families/responsible parties of changes in patient clinical status.

 Communicates patient status to the Unit Manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team as

necessary.

 Review and investigate patient, family, and staff concerns; take action to resolve and prevent

reoccurrence.

 Ensures compliance with company policy as well as federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.

 Effectively collaborates with medical staff and other departments to coordinate all aspects of patient

care.

 Supervises the delivery of care provided by nursing assistants.

 Identify training needs and communicate to Unit Manager or Staff Development Coordinator.

 Participates in training and/or precepting of new staff.

 Attends training, in-service education, and staff meetings.

 Attend patient/family meetings including care plans as necessary.

 Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CHARGE NURSE 2 of 2 REVISED 05/2023

PREREQUISITES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

 One year of previous nursing experience preferred.

 Management / leadership experience preferred.

 Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the

state of employment.

 Ability to lead diverse team of individuals.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.

 Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel,

and the public.

 Must have thorough knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.

 Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications.

 Excellent customer service focus.