Charge Nurse (RN)

Description

OVERVIEW:

Assist Unit Coordinator in the responsibilities for the total patient care within the Unit in which assigned, including supervision of assigned CNA’s. Perform any or all professional nursing duties. May be asked to act as Unit Coordinator of the Unit and at that time will follow responsibilities listed for Unit Coordinator. May respond to emergencies in the Residents apartments.  Blood and body fluids exposure: Category I.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Keeps confidential all information not specifically authorized to be given to others.
• Takes and records Resident's vital signs.
• Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
• Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
• Observes Residents and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical Staff in charge.
• Administers specified medications as ordered, and notes time and amount on Residents’ charts.
• Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, oxygen supplier, CPM machine, tube feedings, and IV’s.
• Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from Residents for testing, as ordered.
• Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds Residents as necessary.
• Records food and fluid intake and output.
• Bathes, dresses, and assists Residents in ambulation, turning, and toileting.
• Cleans rooms, makes beds, and answers Resident's calls.
• Provides post mortem care to deceased Residents.
• Inventories, requisitions supplies, and restocking of supplies.
• Supervises and/or performs and assists with quality patient care according to outlined policies and procedures for Residents total needs, including disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Maintains good working relationships and teamwork between all departments and co-workers.
• Maintains a pleasant, warm, friendly, and caring communication with Residents’ family, friends, visitors, and responsible parties.
• Effectively assigns duties to nonprofessional Staff according to Residents’ needs.
• Maintains records of nursing and medical treatments and related services executed by Nurses.
• Makes periodic rounds to observe and evaluate the Residents and to see that quality care is being given.
• Assists in implementation of policies and procedures and follows up to determine compliance.
• In cooperation with ADON/DON reviews overall disaster and fire plans to determine that each Team Members knows, understands, and practices his/her own role in the event such plans are executed.
• Implements and updates as necessary individual Resident care plans.
• Sees that no variation exists because of a Resident’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, or social position.
• Organizes and directs daily nursing conferences for shift Staff.
• May administer and chart medications as ordered.
• Accepts telephone orders from physicians.
• Administers and carries out all treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Responsible for all admission and discharge duties as they relate to Nursing Services.
• May accept Residents’ personal property for safekeeping, forwarding to Administration Office.
• Notifies attending physician and family if necessary of any unusual condition of the Residents.
• Assists Resident's to bathroom and offer bedpans and urinals as necessary.
• Works with the Physician and other medical staff to assess the condition of the Resident, devise an individual healthcare plan, and see that it is implemented.
• Keep records showing the Resident’s condition, amount and time of medication, and other treatments such as physical therapy or radiation treatment.
• Helps patients understand the aging process and how it affects their health and life-styles.
• Assists patients in finding ways of adjusting to aging changes that will allow for a life-style as comfortable as the situation will permit.
• Assists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem.
• May be required to do Assessments upon change of Resident condition if requested by ADON or DON.
• Must maintain current CPR Certificate with six months employment.
• Observes facility policies and procedures regarding attendance, timeliness, rules, teamwork, customer service, and other policies/procedures that may be introduced from time to time.
• Provides Resident monies after hours per policy.
• Observes and follows safety policies and procedures.
• Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures.
• Attends all mandatory inservices as required.
• Demonstrates positive guest relations to internal and external customers.
• Team Members are required to report to their Department Director all incidents of actual or possible abuse of a Resident that they become aware of.  Abuse in this respect includes, but is not limited to, verbal, sexual, physical, and/or mental abuse, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, neglect, and/or any misappropriation of property concerning St. Mark Village Residents.  Team Members will make the report as soon as possible after they become aware of the incident of actual or possible abuse.
• May be assigned other related duties and responsibilities as required by Care Center Director of Nursing of Clinical Services Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position supervises Certified Nurse’s Assistants on their assignment each shift and supervision of LPN’s and/or RN’s depending on which tour, or is in charge if no clinical administrative RN is on tour.  Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the facility’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints by reporting them via the appropriate chain of command to the Care Center Clinical Services Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

REQUIRED SKILL, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILL:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current Florida Registered Nurse License Required.
• CPR Certification Required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally life and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Qualifications

Salary : $26 - $39