Charge Nurse RN

Charge Nurse OpportunityVerland is currently seeking a Charge Nurse to join our team in Sewickley PA, at our Main Campus. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care to the individuals that call Verland their home.Shifts available:Full Time-36 hoursWeek 1 * 6 am - 6:30 pm: Wednesday / Thursday / FridayWeek 2 * 6 am - 6:30 pm: Thursday / Friday / SaturdayThe Charge Nurse is responsible for leading his/her team of nurses in the management of their residents assigned on a given shift. The Charge Nurse is part of a team of professionals that provide clinical care to the residents of Verland. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.Contributions:Performs comprehensive physical health assessments.Monitors and oversees others to ensure safe professional nursing practices are maintained.Responds to medical emergencies and provides care and treatment of residents in emergency situations.Will control the emergency scene in the absence of the primary care provider and makes the decision as to whether the individual should be transported to the emergency room by EMS.Maintains emergency equipment and supplies in designated area and ensures that equipment and supplies are checked daily by nursing staff.Assists with the planning, developing, coordination, and evaluation of activities related to the nursing function in the ICF.Educates and trains all levels of staff members and serves as a preceptor to new nursing staff members. Assists the new nurse to complete the orientation checklist, observes, and gives feedback as the new nurse performs daily assignments, plans daily learning experiences, discusses progress during orientation, and serves as a continued resource for the new nurse.Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) with supervision of nursing staff, provides oversight of subordinate nursing staff, delegates work assignments, and reviews nursing activities in the ICF.Actively participates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to manage and coordinate health care to achieve optimal health. Attends annual staffing and ITR reviews as a contributing member of the IDT.Attends meetings as assigned and makes rounds of assigned areas on a regular basis.Reviews physicians' orders and Medication Administration Records to ascertain that medications/treatments are administered as ordered. Notifies the DON/ADON of any exceptions, omissions, or errors. Administers and documents the prescribed medications and treatments.Performs laboratory procedures as ordered.Documents care administered to individuals on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. Ensures all assessments and documentation are completed by the appropriate staff for each shift.Responsible for calling in replacement staff (staff not already on the schedule or agency staff) in the event of a call off. If unable to fill the vacancy, may call the ADON/DON for assistance.Performs related duties as requested.Exceptional Benefits:Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 60 days from start date)Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account403b – Traditional and Roth with Company MatchTuition Reimbursement (for core positions)Competitive PTO Plan8 Paid HolidaysIncentive in lieu of Medical coverageRequirements:Must have the ability to provide patient care; to prepare and maintain records; to organize, coordinate and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of health services; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to plan, assign and/or supervise the work of others.Must have the ability to appropriately interact with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, with the family members, and with staff members.Must have the ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff.Must have the ability to comprehend individual records, physicians' orders, and to communicate information effectively.Must be able to establish positive working relationships with other members of the IDT.Must be able to document individual care in a comprehensive manner, according to professional and legal standards.Minimum Experience and Training:Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold current Pennsylvania Licensure.At least two years of experience as a practicing RN in a health agency, hospital, or related health care facility required.Bachelor's degree preferred.Charge Nurse or management experience preferred.Must maintain a valid Driver's License and complete all required clearances.