The Charge Nurse is an RN responsible for the overall nursing care/service on their shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls as indicated. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES :
Essential Job Duties:
- Administers medications and treatments, including, but not limited to: dressings, catherization, wound care, IV’s, suctioning, oxygen, etc.
- Responsible for the Unit and supervising certified nursing assistants.
- Assists in direct resident care as necessary.
- Protects residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Resolves resident problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Maintains accurate documentation of medication administered and care rendered.
- Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Interfaces with other disciplines to assure continuity of care and services.
The Charge Nurse RN is the supervisor in charge in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
Other Duties:
- Assists in admission and discharge procedures.
- Certification Responds to resident emergency call system as indicated.
- Makes rounds with physicians and transcribes orders.
- Keeps physician and family aware of change in resident’s condition.
- Maintains the self‑respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each patient.
- Assures continuity of services and care.
- Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educations workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Performs specific work duties and emergency needs in assisted living facility.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
1. RN currently licensed by the State of California.
2. Prior experience or education working with Geriatric population.
3. Current CPR
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $52.00 - $62.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person