RN Charge Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY :

The overall purpose of the position is to participate in and oversee the provision of resident care as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of training and licensure. Incumbent also provides direct resident care and assigns duties to subordinate LPN / LVN and / or nursing aides as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following represents the essential functions of this job to be used to determine if an individual with a physical or mental impairment can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The other functions listed may be required of all other staff in the position.

All essential functions should be reviewed with the Supervisor and new goals established if results are not meeting expectations. This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Employer. The Employer retains and reserves all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

• Observes, assesses, and reports resident condition / changes, and documentation.
• Assists in collection of data relevant to resident assessment and evaluation.
• Consults with RN regarding changes in resident s condition.
• Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians’ orders.
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Oversees / monitors functions and activities of subordinate staff.
• Participates in assigning duties for subordinate staff.
• Investigates / documents accidents and incidents.
• Identifies / secures equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to assurance of resident care consistent with accepted standards of care and established

policy and procedure.

standards.

duties and related tasks; but may consult with nurse supervisor, director of nursing, administrator,

nurse consultants, or other nursing professionals, or other resources.

communication skills with residents, their families, and co-workers.

documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(HIPAA) regulations.

time or for any reason.

reviewed in the performance process.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

o Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

o Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

o Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting is ineligible for employment in the position.

Education and / or Experience :

Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration

(LPN / LVN) in the state where employed are required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Current state license to practice as a nurse.

Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

customers (Residents, family members, physicians, etc.) and the public.

REASONING ABILITY :

RESIDENT RIGHTS :

and respect.

independent expression, choice, and decision-making.

LEADERSHIP :

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT :

daily work.

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE :

precautions.

equipment.

INFECTION CONTROL :

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT :

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS :

CONTINUING EDUCATION :

maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounter

while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic

or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This will be a day shift