What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse position at MELROSE ASSISTED LIVING?
Come be the change in the newest Assisted Living Community and grow with Melrose. Feel revitalized as you walk into our high quality resort like community surrounded by tropical gardens, pool and spas. We are here to make a positive difference and create lasting memories for you and our neighbors. No matter the season you will always feel like you’re in paradise; so come grow with us and see what it’s like to work within a vibrant positive atmosphere surrounded by caring individuals just like you.
Job Duties
- Supports and practices the philosophy, nursing objectives and standards of the Nursing Department.
- Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and supervise quality of care.
- Identify safety concerns and takes appropriate actions to assure patient safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.
- Participating in orientation sessions for nursing service personnel.
- Assist in ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees and visitors.
- Monitors and reviews resident incidents to identify possible compliance issues and to identify patterns that might require preventive intervention.
- Assists in implementation of infection control policies and procedures as outlined in the facility’s program, as directed.
Required Education and Experience
- Must possess a current, active license to practice as a RN in the State of IN.
- Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, stand for long periods of time and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Supplemental Pay:
- Double time pay
- Overtime pay
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Evansville, IN 47725 (Required)
Work Location: In person