What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse, RN - Newport position at Virginia Health Services?
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Charge Nurse, RN - Newport
Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!
Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:
- Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
- Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
- Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
- Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
- Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
- Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.
We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, let’s make a difference!
Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.
Essential Duties and Qualifications
The Charge Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and is responsible for directing, assessing, planning and evaluating resident care.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assesses the resident’s physical and emotional status and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
- Obtains and transcribes orders according to resident needs.
- Directs and supervises nursing personnel on unit.
- Assures accuracy, timeliness and completeness of documentation.
- Administers medication and treatments in absence of medication nurse.
- Monitors and manages systems as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
- Promotes and demonstrates positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents and visitors. • Complies with all established policies and procedures
- Assumes duties at any Virginia Health Services unit/facility as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and holds current Virginia license.
- Experience/education in Gerontological Nursing required.
- Computer knowledge preferred.
- Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
- While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste and smell.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
- Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com
Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
