RN Charge Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Charge Nurse

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Charge Nurse at McKnight Place Extended Care is responsible for ensuring the quality care of residents by providing nursing care and supervising CNA's and CMT's and Restorative Nursing Assistant's. The Charge Nurse also represents McKnight Place Extended Care to the residents, their guests, families and the community. Each employee makes a significant contribution to our success in fulfilling our mission to safely provide the highest quality services, programs and facilities possible to enhance the quality of life for each resident, each and every day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive, of the position:

1. Assume responsibility for nursing care of residents during assigned shift
2. Communicating with families and physicians.
3. Making sure documentation in electronic Health record is accurate and up to date.
4. Direct nursing care provided to all residents in accordance with State and Federal Regulation and administrative policies.
5. Monitor and maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observation and care/ treatment provided in nursing notes.
6. Maintain communication between nursing personnel.
7. Counsel CNA's CMT's and Restorative Nursing Assistants and recommend corrective action to Director of Nursing.
8. Follows policies and procedures as set by the Director of Nursing in all areas of duties, as outlined in the Employee Handbook and the Nursing Department manual.
9. Identify emergency situations and imitate appropriate procedures.
10. Monitor and maintain narcotic records, psychotropic
11. Reports Maintenance and safety items to the Director of Maintenance, Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, or to the MOD if on the weekend.
12. Complete Monthly summaries in a timely manner.
13. Identify emergency situations and initiate appropriate procedures.
14. Observe all OSHA requirements.
15. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in Missouri. Prefer current CPR certification and IV certified.

Experience:

Prefer one year experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related facility.

Reasoning Skills:

Ability to understand and follow directions.

Oral/Written Communication Skills:

Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to interact pleasantly and effectively with staff, residents and families, and possess clear verbal and written communication skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Frequently speaking, smelling, bending, lifting items up to 10lbs., pushing and pulling items up 80lbs or more. Assisting residents with walking or pushing wheelchairs, organizing, consulting, planning and documenting.

2. Occasionally walking, standing, sitting, climbing lifting items up to 25lbs.

3. Adequate hearing and vision.

4. Constantly understanding and compliance with instruction and policies.

5. Constantly working in inside conditions, with chemicals and equipment.

6. Occasionally working with fumes, odor and dust.

7. Constantly working alone and occasionally with others.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

I have read this job description and fully understand the functions and requirements outlined above. I accept the position of Charge Nurse and agree to perform the functions and duties of the job in a safe manner and in accordance with the company's established procedures. I understand that my employment is at-will and that my employment may be terminated by the company or myself at any time, for any reason or no reason. I further understand that nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

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