Charge Nurse

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB TITLE: Charge NurseFLSA STATUS: Full-time or Part-time, non-exemptHOURS: All ShiftsRESPONSIBLE TO: Health Services DirectorMinimum Eligibility RequirementsCurrent state LPN/LVN or RN LicensePrevious experience working with the elderly in a healthcare settingPrevious supervisory experience preferredAbility to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staffStrong documentation skillsAbility to represent the Community in a positive and professional mannerEssential Functions:Resident CareMonitors the daily care of all residents and assists with resident care needs as needed or as requestedIs a coach and role model of how appropriate resident care is completedTrains staff on delivery of resident ADLs and care needsParticipates in narcotic countSets up, dispenses, and documents all resident medicationsResponsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration recordsPerforms skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state lawExercises independent discretion in responding to resident emergencies, determining need for and contacting emergency services, and/or physician and family, as appropriateDocuments observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents and/or accidents, and ensures that follow-up documentation occurs until issue is resolvedReports observations, concerns, and changes in resident condition to Health Services Director (HSD) or AdministratorCommunicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physiciansCommunicate with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providersRecords and implements physician orders, following appropriate procedures for fax and telephone ordersEnsures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by CaregiversReceives reports from caregivers before end of shiftGives report to oncoming Charge Nurse or Lead CaregiverReceives report from outgoing Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver Supervisory/ManagementMakes Caregiver shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory mannerMonitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident careReports Caregiver performance issues to HSD or Administrator and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations upon requestManages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shiftParticipates in Caregiver orientation and trainingResponsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requestedConducts building tours when requestedActs as Manager on Duty for assigned shift in absence of Administrator or HSDDeals appropriately with family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through appropriate reporting mechanismManages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and AdministratorLocks outside doors (p.m. shift); unlocks outside doors (a.m. shift)Working Conditions:Able to work either full-time or part-time, as agreed upon with Supervisor.Shifts may include all days of the week and may fluctuate depending on the staffing ladder of the community and resident census in the building or resident needs.Available to take some weekend call, as necessaryPhysical/Sensory Requirements:Medium work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.OSHA Category Classification:II: Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens