RN Charge - Per Diem

RN Charge Nurse - Evenings Per Diem

Rate of Pay: $45.00 Base Rate. 8% shift differential (must work minimum 4 hours): weekdays $48.60, $49.50 with 2% weekend differential

Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie has an immediate need for an RN Charge Nurse.

We are looking for a qualified charge nurse to be responsible for the physical assessments of all residents, and will assist with the evaluation or assessment of residents with a change of condition. The Charge RN provides leadership to the other nursing staff on the unit. The ideal incumbent will possess both strong clinical and managerial skills. A high degree of empathy and interpersonal awareness is critical, as is the ability to take initiative and act in accordance with The Lutheran Care Center philosophies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the activities of all nursing personnel on designated shift through assignment of duties based on resident need and staff mix.

• Carries out established policies and procedures, medication and treatment administration, performs and/or supervises and assists with resident care as needed.

• Review residents’ condition and needs daily and provides clinical updates to LPNs and CNAs on an ongoing basis. Notifies physician/family of changes in resident condition.

• Observes nursing care and performs daily rounds to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with established policies/procedures.

• Makes recommendation for additional or modified services, in accordance with residents’ total needs.

• Assist new residents in adjusting to their new environment and informs them of applicable policies and procedures.

• Observes the nutritional needs of residents, by actively participating at mealtimes. Notifies dietary department changes in diets, etc.

• Accompanies physician on rounds to answer questions, assist with examinations and treatments. Initiates doctor’s orders as necessary. Administers and forwards medication orders to pharmacy.

• Investigates and receives complaints. Refers complaints to Clinical Manager as necessary.

• Develops, implements, and updates nursing care plan to assure continuity of resident’s needs.

• Maintains resident medical and nursing records. Enters nursing observations and actions taken as per policies and procedures.

• Provides orientation and assists new personnel in nursing care techniques and procedures. Facilitates attendance of staff at in-services and committee meetings.

• Investigates, reports, and records all accidents of residents and staff, visitors to Clinical Manager, physician and family.

• Operates or supervises the operation of equipment assigned to unit. Provides assistance and guidance to nursing team as required and initiates maintenance repair as indicated.

• Assists physician with monthly review of medication and physical examinations for each resident. Prepares lab work slips and writes weekly and monthly summaries of patient’s condition.

• Maintains appropriate records including PRI forms, documentation needed for PRI’s, and 24-hour shift report. Participates in completion of MDS+.

• Gives report to on-coming nurse on conditions of residents and/or any unusual actions taken.

• Participates in, or provides staff for, meetings to discuss resident care needs. Submits minutes to Clinical Manager on a monthly basis. Participates in in-service education.

• Attends meetings of supervisory and administrative staff to discuss units operation, staff training needs. Helps to formulate programs to assure quality level of unit care.

Experience and Skills

• Valid NYS RN license required. NEW GRADUATES WELCOME!

• Associates Degree in Nursing with Bachelors in Nursing preferred.

• 3-5 years experience in an environment with clinically complex cases, with preference given to those with experience in long term care. Willing to train the right candidate

• CPR BLS (ACLS preferred)

• Team management skills

• Great communication and people skills

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Lutheran Care Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, and the care of our residents always comes first. Lutheran Care Center is a subsidiary of The Lutheran Care Network .

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

For the health and safety of our residents, our facility requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD.

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