What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Charge Nurse position at LM South?
The Charge Nurse works with the Director of Nursing to assure the following responsibilities are accomplished. This list is only partial and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities.
1. Ensures each unit is appropriately staffed at the beginning of the shift.
2. Makes adjustments as necessary, replacing staff as needed for the oncoming shift.
3. Makes rounds at the beginning of the assigned shift and frequently thereafter and implements interventions as needed.
4. Supervise nursing activities and promotes improvement in nursing care.
5. Maintains comfortable and pleasant environment and promotes elimination of hazards.
6. Routinely checks and evaluates supply of emergency equipment
7. Ensure that supplies are available in proper quantities, that equipment is available in good condition, and that personnel using such supplies and equipment know where such are to be found and know the proper care and use.
8. Receives thorough reports from Charge Nurses on all shifts and works closely with them to insure maximum total care.
9. Participates in nursing care as needed and is responsible for the direct handling of any emergency situation which may arise.
10.Recognizes significant changes in the condition of residents and takes appropriate action
11. Assists with care as necessary to assure quality care is provided. This may include but not conclusive of assisting with ADLs, giving medications, doing treatments, supervising and assisting with meal service, calling physicians, transcribing orders, etc.
12. Assess each resident in acute distress or unusual situations during the scheduled time in the facility.
13. Ensures that all personnel on the shift are oriented to the duties assigned to them.
14. Assigns personnel according to various skills in relation to resident needs.
15. Divides nursing duties of the facility to appropriate staff.
16. Works as staff relief in emergencies.
17. Conducts orientation, in-services, and educational programs for nursing personnel.
18. Have the ability to learn computer systems, system applications and related office equipment.
19. Promotes effective work relationships with the administrator, medical staff, personnel, volunteers, agencies, and management staff affiliated with the facility.
20. Attends and participates in facility meetings.
21. Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement Program
22. Participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program
23. Reviews Quality Measures and takes an active role in improving quality.
24. Assist with investigations and follow up of incidents, accidents and grievances.
25. Audits documentation
26. Reports immediately to supervisor, administrator and local law enforcement situations involving abuse, neglect, or suspicion of a crime.
27. Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, HIPAA Standard, and Computer Usage Agreement.
Performs any other responsibilities as discussed and designated by the Director of Nursing.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- Long term care: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70817: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person