CHARGE NURSE FULL TIME 3pm-11pm

Summary & Objective

The Nurse, Charge assists in for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. They are responsible for maintaining a high level of patient care and acting as an educational resource for nurses.

Essential Functions

• Communicating with physicians on a patient and/or resident’s progress and reporting special circumstances
• Assists in patient and/or resident chart audits for accuracy on orders.
• Makes rounds to unit during assigned shift.
• Coordinates unit huddle meeting.
• Provides education to nursing staff on areas found non-compliant
• Provides patient and/or resident care utilizing the nursing process and in compliance with facility nursing policies and procedures.
• Conducts an individualized patient and/or resident evaluation and evaluates the total needs of the patient and/or resident, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient and/or resident’s immediate condition or needs within 24 hours of admission.
• Assists in developing plan of care that is individualized for the patient and/or resident reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Ensure supplies, medications and equipment is properly stored.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Administers medications and treatments according to nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide orientation on a regular basis to new employees.
• Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as required.
• Reports patient and/or resident’s condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident’s care needs.
• Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide other duties of healthcare team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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