Charge Nurse

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement


THE CARE CENTER, Inc.

• Collaborates with LTSR Supervisor to develop short-term and long-term goals ensuring compliance to all government rules, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Prepares weekly schedules for assigned staff and provides input into determining staffing requirements based on program and consumer needs.
• Conducts all supervisions with all LTSR nurses
• Monitors all LTSR nursing documentation and coordinates with LTSR Supervisor about quality improvement recommendations.
• Monitor's patient progress and environment on an ongoing basis and completes and submits reports and recommendations of monitoring.
• Instructs patients, family, and home care aides in nursing care procedures relative to patient's needs.
• Completes all required documentation including clinical, statistical, interdisciplinary communications, patient care documentation and other medical information, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, communications, and documents all contacts with other service providers noted in the patient's clinical record.
• Participates in client or community education/informational programs and events, as required.
• Maintains contact and serves as a patient advocate with appropriate medical professionals, as required by the patient's needs and treatment.
• Performs other related duties as may be necessary or required to ensure patient safety, quality treatment, and successful operation of the program.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or successful completion of a Registered Nurse program from an accredited School of Nursing or a Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing program with 2 years' experience in mental health nursing and valid licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current nursing procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other health care professionals.
• Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information with effectiveness and follow instructions.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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