JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

CHARGE NURSE

Department:

Health Services

Community:

Summit Square – Waynesboro

Reports to:

Health Services Director

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Charge Nurse is to supervise, coordinate, and participate in the delivery of care to residents.

Qualifications:

• Must have current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license through Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Must have or be willing to obtain CPR Certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its integrity.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and have good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in stressful environment and deal with medical emergency situations.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide direct supervision and management of Certified Nursing Assistants by giving constructive criticism and education, appropriate report each shift, following up on completion of duties, assisting with direct resident care, and monitor performance, including infection control practices.
• Use of effective assessment skills to determine change in resident medical conditions, reaction to medications, and recognizes emergencies. Provides emergency care per current nursing standards in an efficient manner.
• Perform skin assessments accordingly: new admits – by first night at SSQ, document on Nursing Admission Assessment form and nurses’ notes; re-admits – by first night at SSQ, document in nurses’ notes.
• Pressure Ulcers are handled accordingly: Night Shift Charge Nurse complete Pressure Ulcer Sheet and continue documentation until resolved, if day/evening shift has not already completed.
• Document weekly skin tears, ulcers, bruises, etc. on proper forms.
• Ensure orders for all skin treatments or initiate standing orders.
• Respond to resident needs/concerns timely. Respond to call bells and personal alarms when necessary.
• Completes physical rounds appropriately with each resident.
• Analyze, comprehend, implement, and document doctors’ orders efficiently.
• Ensure MAR’s are accurate in the event internet service is unavailable (Night Shift Nurse).
• Accurately transcribe medical information gathered during resident visits in the nurses’ notes, 24 hour book, assessment forms, etc.
• Document condition changes and intervention methods in medical records.
• Seek additional medical assistance when needed.
• Supervise and/or administer medications and treatments to residents without error, including PRN medications.
• Narcotic box and medication cart remain locked when not in use.
• Monitor/request supplies and medications when needed. Supplies are scanned appropriately when distributed to resident rooms.
• Treatment care remains stocked at all times.
• Perform narcotic drug counts per Summit Square policy.
• Properly signs for medication administration and audits prior charge nurse for errors.
• Understand implications of resident’s rights regarding medication, treatment decisions, and confidentiality.
• Attempt to correct staffing needs before contacting Director of Health Services and/or Nursing Supervisor.
• Notify Director of Health Services of any CNA performance related issues.
• Use the following nursing equipment safely and effectively: blood pressure cuff, thermometer, oxygen systems, alarm systems, mechanical lifts, etc.
• Communicate clearly and concisely when interacting with physicians, nurses, staff members, residents and others regarding nursing care needs.
• Notify physician and POA with change in conditions or incidents such as falls, skin tears, and medication changes.
• Communicate timely with Director of Health Services regarding the following: medical issues, resident care issues, resident admission to hospital, resident death, etc.
• Notify Executive Director of any resident deaths and/or admission to hospital.
• Manage time effectively to minimize overtime.
• Maintain clean, organized and orderly work areas.
• Maintain any appropriate licensure requirements as required by company policies, Federal/State Regulations and/or outlined above in the qualifications section.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Attend all in-services, training and meetings as required by company policies and Federal/State Regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following safety rules and guidelines; follow good housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner. Uses chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work.
• Supervise Private Duty, Companion Sitters to ensure safety of residents and staff and gather information that ensures continuity of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a residential style nursing environment with normal lighting levels (except where lighting is reduced in resident rooms), comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation and low noise levels.

Work Schedule:

All work assignments/schedules are based on resident needs and staffing requirements and may be changed as needed. Overtime/Weekend/Holiday work schedules may be required as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time. Additionally employee will routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 60 lbs or less and occasionally more than 60 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Work Hazards:

Contact with blood, body fluids and other infectious drainage. Minimal hazards if required Universal Precautions/Infection Control Policies are followed.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend

Ability to Relocate:

• Waynesboro, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person