FT RN - Charge Nurse

Responsibilities

• Activities and Tasks Operations Management and Administration - 70% Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility, including the making of work assignments to Nursing Assistants.
• Assists in implementing methods for coordinating nursing services to ensure continuity of residents care.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Represents the nursing department during Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
• Is able to answer questions related to the plan of care and delivery of services.
• Participates in various committee meetings.
• Makes work assignments and meets with Nursing Assistants regularly to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and the improvement of care and services.
• Provides direct nursing care as needed.
• Consults with the resident’s physicians in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as needed.
• Notifies residents’ physicians and families when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
• Authorizes and monitors the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with the facility policies and procedures.
• Admits, transfers and discharges patients as necessary.
• Works with Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
• Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 20% Ensures that nursing procedures are followed by nursing service personnel, and that they reflect the day-to-day nursing care procedures used by the facility.
• Participates in the maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program.
• Ensures the procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies are being followed by nursing staff.
• Ensures that resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
• People Management and Development - 10% Supervises CNAs.
• Fosters a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
• Interviews, selects, and orients new direct reports.
• Defines, establishes, and promotes performance expectations so direct reports understand and demonstrate excellence through high quality and consistent performance.
• Evaluates job performance of direct reports in accordance with the company policy and procedure and provides developmental guidance to staff for improved performance and growth.
• Monitors accountability with organization requirements prescribed by the Employee Handbook.
• Documents and engages employees who are routinely not observing these requirements in an effort to achieve compliance.
• Works with Human Resources when circumstances arise that necessitate further documentation and intervention.
• Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for departmental staff.
• Ensures that there is a reasonable and sufficient plan for staffing should a direct report be absent or a direct reporting position be vacant.
• Responds timely and thoughtfully to questions, requests, and work product from departmental staff that has been provided for review and approval.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Preferred

• One year of clinical experience in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day Standing - Up to 8 hours/day Walking - Up to 6 hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds Driving - Up to 6 hours/day Travel % / Overnight Travel - Occasional Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As needed On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I