JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: REGISTERED CHARGE NURSE
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT/FULL-TIME
SHIFT: 10PM - 6AM (OVERNIGHT)
JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Charge Nurse is responsible for supervising nursing services and maintaining quality and adequacy of nursing practice. This role is responsible for demonstrating a commitment to customer service through resident focused initiatives that support the mission of the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
- Direct nursing services to all residents on assigned neighborhood or program.
- Provides hands-on/ on-the-job training to newly hired team members. Provides skill set retraining as assigned.
- Oversee physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately onto the electronic record system and treatment plan, administer medications, and provide treatments according to orders.
- Supervise and provide leadership and discipline to clinical and non-clinical team members.
- Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care. Document the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
- Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments adjusting based on census and level of care required.
- According to standard operating procedures, ensure correct staffing levels. Escalate team member performance issues to supervisor, participate in counseling and disciplinary action to the extent permitted by the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Execute treatments as necessary while document status and observes reactions to medications and treatments.
- Generate, prepare, administrate, and chart all medications.
- Initiate physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan, administer medications, and provide treatments according to orders.
- Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
- Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.
- Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, and transfers to deliver quality customer service.
- Plan resident move-in as ordered by physician, perform assessment, verify orders with
- Introduce an accurate and thorough report to the on-coming shift to ensure the continuity of maximum resident care.
- Direct team members in emergency situations and contact appropriate parties as needed.
- Orchestrate investigation, corrects, and follows up on resident and family concerns as needed in a timely manner.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
