Charge Nurse

Directly oversees and coordinates the provision of services provided to patients by clinic physicians, clinicians, RNs, LPNs and DCCs to ensure that all health needs are addressed in an appropriate and efficient manner. Provides direct oversight, ensures completion of required nursing assessments and initiates health care plans to ensure that the highest quality care is being rendered in the most efficient manner for the people who reside in our programs. Trains, delegates, and supervises staff in carrying out treatment plans relating to the health needs of the people that reside in our programs on an ongoing basis.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Supervises RNs and LPNs and provides oversight and instructions to the nursing staff and direct care staff in the in the OPWWD certified programs, (24 hours nursing ICF, IRA). Monitor and evaluate staff performance related to delegated tasks.
• Monitors and assures the accurate implementation of the health care plan by the nursing staff.
• In collaboration with Nurse Administrator and VP of Nursing establishes systems for day-to-day medical/nursing operations.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care plans in meeting all outcomes, goals and objectives to ensure that the best care is provided.
• Communicates outcomes to the people that reside in our programs, families, caregivers and or service providers.
• Provides updated reports and ensures proper documentation by staff are being delivered in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitors compliance with established policies and procedures and takes corrective action to maintain high standards of nursing care.
• Monitors scheduling and completion of medical appointments as per physician’s recommendation, the needs of the people who reside in our programs and transportation needs.
• Monitors and ensures completion of documentation as per nursing standards and agency policy.
• Monitors activities in all clinical areas to ensure that quality services are provided within the framework of Agency policies and procedures and all applicable government regulations.
• Completes monthly schedules for nurses and assure daily shift are adequately staff with required nursing staff.
• Monitors the facility medication storage and ensures adequate medical supplies are available at all times and that all equipment are in working order. Maintains appropriate logs and control count sheets. Oversees prior authorizations for medications and feedings.
• Collaborates with the physician on the disposition of unscheduled/priority appointment requests.
• Conducts monthly nurses meetings and provides verbal and written guidance as needed. Oversees and identifies the need for and arranges and conducts conferences to facilitate resolution of complex issues.
• Provides in-service training for 24 hour nurses as required. Develops and updates the people who we reside in our programs profile with the Residential Coordinator or other service providers for use at clinic appointments and hospitals, to include presenting problems and current medication list. Assigns nursing staff to perform health care treatments/procedures and having taken into consideration the complexity of the procedure(s), the skill/experience of the staff and the health conditions/status of the person receiving services. Initially trains the staff in the task/activity and regularly observes/monitors to ensure all treatments/procedures are performed correctly.
• Supervises the preparation packages for the Surrogate Court, Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), MIPS and MOLST. Attends the surrogate court proceedings as necessary.
• Attends all annual and semi-annual ISP meetings/conferences in the various day programs attended by the individuals we serve in the ICF.
• Maintains a safe, aseptic, and therapeutic residential setting environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• NYS licenses Registered Nurse.
• Minimum three years nursing experience with one year in supervision.
• C.P.R. certification.
• Extensive knowledge of pertinent health resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work flexible hours and/o agency’s corporate compliance program, including the code of business conduct, the NYS and fed r days.
• Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Adheres to the eral false claims act, whistleblower protection and mandatory reporting. Completes corporate compliance training at least annually. Fully cooperates in all corporate compliance investigations and reviews.

SUPERVISES:

RNs, LPNs and Direct Care Counselors/ Professionals