Job description
Job Description
Job Title: RN Charge Nurse Reports to (Title): Director of Nurses
Department: Nursing Supervises:
Location: FLSA Classification:
Salary Range: Version:
Primary Responsibilities
The RN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.
Essential Functions
During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
Assures implementation of care plans as directed
Administers medications as prescribed
Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records
Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
Oversees and monitors aides
Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
Discharge residents per facility policy
Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
Communicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition
Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator
Educational/Training Requirements
Has completed a RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university
Licensing Requirements
Must be an active Registered Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing
Experience Requirements
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rarely Occasionally Frequently
Lifting – 1-25 lbs
Lifting – 25-50 lbs
Lifting – 50+ lbs
Carrying – 1-25 lbs
Carrying – 25-50 lbs
Carrying – 50+ lbs
Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs
Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs
Sliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbs
Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs
Standing
Sitting
Walking
Speaking
Driving
Balancing/Climbing
Stooping/Kneeling
Crouching/Crawling
Reaching
Hearing/Listening
Seeing
Turning/Twisting/Leaning
Physical Demands – Continued
Additional physical demands not listed above: ________________________________________
Employee Acknowledgment
I have read and understand the job description for my position and am able to perform all the essential functions for this position with or without reasonable accommodations. I further understand that this job description is not intended to be all inclusive and that I may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company.
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Employee’s Signature Date
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Supervisor’s Signature Date
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Rotating weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- George West, TX 78022: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
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