About This Role
This nursing role provides direct care to residents and supervises the daily nursing activities of certified nursing assistants. The Charge Nurse ensures compliance with regulations and facility policies, making independent decisions when necessary and promoting teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations and policies
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures by assigned nursing personnel
- Participate in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required
- Observe for changes in residents' status, notify the physician and family/representative, and document accordingly
- Transcribe physician orders to medical records and carry out orders as written
- Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects
- Perform wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observe for changes, and document accordingly
- Schedule follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated
- Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit
- Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc., in accordance with current policies and procedures
- Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing assigned duties
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met
- Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary
- Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director of nursing, or director of nursing and participate in the investigative process as needed
- Participate in end-of-life care as required
- Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs
- Initiate, review, and update care plans as required
- Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication
- Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise
- Treat all residents with dignity and respect, promoting and protecting all residents' rights
- Establish a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures, standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines
- Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications
- Report noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel
- Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator
- Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy
- Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings
- Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan
- Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor
- Follow established infection control policies and procedures
- Complete all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment
Requirements
- Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program
- Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Supportive team member, contributing to and being an example of teamwork
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
- Patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff
- Ability to relay information concerning a resident's condition
- Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases
- Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position
- Possess leadership, supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments
Nice to have:
- Prior experience in long-term care
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Insurance
- Aflac Insurance
- Simple IRA Retirement Plan
Important Details
- Schedule: Full-time hours, 8-hour shifts
- Subject to call-back during emergency conditions
- Works at nursing station and throughout the facility
- Subject to frequent interruptions
- May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends, holidays when necessary
About the Company
The company provides nursing services within a facility setting, focusing on direct resident care and supervision of nursing activities.
