Basic functions of position:

The main duties of Charge Nurses are to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for clients under their jurisdiction. They are to provide care to residents at a very personal level and have direct contact with residents on a daily basis.

Primary functions of position:

• Provide bedside care to residents including personal hygiene maintenance
• Record the residents vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate)
• Collect resident’s health information
• Relay information between residents, registered nurses, and physicians
• Give oral medications and injections to residents
• Test a residents blood sugar levels
• Urinary catheter insertion and care
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Ostomy site care and maintenance
• Assist residents with personal hygiene
• Monitor for changes in residents
• Proper charting, documentation, and maintenance of residents medical records

Employee Benefits:

• Set work schedules
• Holidays
• Competitive pay rates
• Training and development opportunities
• Ability to grow and develop others
• Medical, dental ,vision, Life, STD, LTD, Flex spending and a 403B plan

Educational Requirements:

Preferred Education: