Charge Nurse - RN

Job Summary
The Charge Nurse (CN) works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) to

coordinate daily administrative duties, conduct audits, assist with scheduling, perform modified

nursing intakes, nursing assignments and patient care by using resources effectively and efficiently

to maintain a high level of care in accordance with regulatory standards. Continuous patient

monitoring, ensuring patient and staff safety and compliance with the organization’s directives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* In the absence of a nurse practitioner, conduct initial assessment to determine patient’s

appropriateness to admit.

* Oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

* Collaborate with nurses to maintain a high level of care to patients by monitoring, assessing

and record keeping.

* Provide support to nurses on shift and assist nurses to effectively communicate with

patients regarding their treatment, care, and liaises with the provider.

* Identify areas of non-compliance and provide in-services as needed.

* Perform audits, ensure daily nurses’ day and night checklists are completed in a timely

manner and kept in binder.

* Lead the change of shift meeting and ensure all nurses are oriented appropriately to patients

on the milieu prior to starting shift.

* Assist in completion of nursing at risk checklist and provide coaching as discussed with

the DON.

* Be able to identify high risk patients and discuss treatment plan with the provider.

* Ensure correct and complete documentation if patient needs higher level of care (HLOC)

and nurse to nurse handoff is given. Follow directive on HLOC patients.

Be responsible for coordinating return to the facility for patients who are sent to HLOC by

contacting nurse at hospital once per shift.

* Be responsible for leading all codes.

* Administer medication safely and efficiently.

* Do random narcotic counts to ensure accurate use and storage of narcotics.

* Destroy narcotics and non-narcotic medications daily as per organization’s directive.

* Complete medication census within the shift to ensure that all medication is given in a

timely manner.

* Perform and encourage team dynamics to maintain continuous quality improvement and

patient safety.

* Follow up on medication that is unavailable and follow up to ensure that pharmacy delivers

medication in a timely manner.

* Assist in conducting weekly urine drug screens.

* Receive, analyze, and upload laboratory results to Sunwave.

* Communicate laboratory results to physician or Nurse Practitioner.

* Complete administrative duties as assigned by DON.

* Perform all other tasks assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist with carrying out supervisory responsibilities as delegated by the DON in

accordance with the organization’s directives.

* Possess excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required.

Intellectual

* Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports,

and legal documents.

* Acknowledge, analyze, and respond effectively to adverse situations.

Interpersonal

* Be able to deescalate conflict situations amongst staff and/or patients effectively.

* Be compassionate with sound judgement and be able to effectively problem solve.

* Report and/or complete incident report in a timely manner.

* Possess excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills to interact with

nursing staff, other departments, and patients appropriately.

Lead by example and demonstrate strong nursing skills to the nursing team.

* Coach, motivate, and organize the nursing team to provide the effective and efficient

treatment.

Organization

* Prioritize tasks accordingly to carry out tasks in a timely manner.

* Monitor and ensure all nursing duties are being carried out per shift.

Self-Management

* Maintain composure under high stress situations.

* Be able to work 12-hour shifts and weekends, either day or night shifts.

Language, Math, and Reasoning

* Possess excellent communication skills and grammar.

* Write emails and memos in a clear and concise manner.

* Possess quantitative reasoning to estimate timelines.

* Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

* Must hold at least an associate degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher

learning.

* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nursing in a mental health setting preferred.

* Prior experience in the chemical dependency field preferred.

* Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly preferred.

* Must be committed to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use.

* Leaders in active recovery must possess a minimum of 2 years of sobriety.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

* Must hold active, unencumbered Registered Nursing (RN) license in the state.

* Must possess a valid BLS certificate.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

* Competent with Microsoft Office Suite.

* Efficiently navigate through Pharmerica and LabCorp portals.

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. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk; hear.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with

hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to handle, or feel.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Inpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40219 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $42