RN Night Shift Charge Nurse

Brinker Denton SCC LLC -

JOB TITLE : CHARGE NURSE - RN 10p-6a

REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR OF NURSING

RESPONSIBILITIES : To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices, regulations and directed by the Director of Nursing.

To lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must have a current RN license

CPR certification required

Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English

Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner

Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

To assure resident safety.

Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the unit

Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees

Maintains acceptable standards of patient care

Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution

Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel

Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders

Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures

Is able to use AccuNurse system to convey / receive resident information

Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality

Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments and visitors

Obtains and documents nursing history from the patient and / or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems

Performs basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology

Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigation as needed

Assesses for and notifies physician and other appropriate parties of changes in condition

Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient

Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients

Consistently follows established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care

Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel

Communicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan

Performs competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given in that unit

Responds appropriately in urgent and / or emergency situations

Supports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures

Seeks guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered

Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests

Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE :

As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays; non-exempt position

AA / EEO / M / F / D / V

BENEFITS :

At Brinker we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.

Other benefits of the Charge Nurse

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Sick

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Training for CEU’s Credits