The Charge Nurse is an RN responsible for the overall nursing care/service on their shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls as indicated. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES :

Essential Job Duties:

• Administers medications and treatments, including, but not limited to: dressings, catherization, wound care, IV’s, suctioning, oxygen, etc.
• Responsible for the Unit and supervising certified nursing assistants.
• Assists in direct resident care as necessary.
• Protects residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Resolves resident problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains accurate documentation of medication administered and care rendered.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Interfaces with other disciplines to assure continuity of care and services.

The Charge Nurse RN is the supervisor in charge in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

Other Duties:

• Assists in admission and discharge procedures.
• Certification Responds to resident emergency call system as indicated.
• Makes rounds with physicians and transcribes orders.
• Keeps physician and family aware of change in resident’s condition.
• Maintains the self‑respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each patient.
• Assures continuity of services and care.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educations workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Performs specific work duties and emergency needs in assisted living facility.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. RN currently licensed by the State of California.

2. Prior experience or education working with Geriatric population.

3. Current CPR

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $52.00 - $62.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person