RN Charge - Per Diem

For the health and safety of our residents, our facility requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD. 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 Associate’s Degree in Nursing with Bachelor’s 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) Great communication and people skills Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills #J-18808-Ljbffr