CONCORD HEALTH SYSTEMS

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHARGE NURSE

SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

• Facilitates expert multidisciplinary care for the residents by direction, supervision and example.
• Acts as a clinical and managerial resource for all nursing units.
• Manages the unit while taking the responsibility of all aspects of care in conjunction with other nursing personnel.
• Cooperates with all other departments that impact the functioning of the unit.
• Provides leadership in conjunction with nursing assistants, certified medication aides, and charge nurses, including participation in standard setting and maintenance of care standards.
• Provides intermittent care and may be required to cover vacant positions when necessary.
• Participates in education and development of all nursing staff.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knows and implements facility policies and procedures.
• Assures staff is aware of and follows facility policies and procedures.
• Actively encourages the assimilation of new information and research within the nursing team.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new staff members.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times in all matters pertaining to resident and staff issues.
• Offers regular feedback, guidance and support to staff in accordance with unit policy.
• Able to attend weekly staff meetings.
• Reports to the Director of Nursing
• Member of the Quality Assurance Committee and other committees as assigned

Clinical:

• Coordinates and manages the delivery of care within the unit.
• Ensures the prompt initiation of appropriate treatments per physician’s orders.
• Assists with and facilitates information gathering for accurate resident record entries.
• Provides follow-up for charge nurse position.
• Leads the implementation of procedures as provided by the standards of care.
• Assists charge nurse if needed in the transfer of residents per policy .
• Maintains and develops effective communication systems within the unit and across shifts.
• Assists with standard setting, protocols and quality assurance programs.
• Participates in the process of clinical and record audits.

Management:

• Manages resources effectively and economically.
• Monitors and evaluates the standards of care and facilitates remedial action when necessary.
• Assures resident care is delivered in accordance with established policies and protocols.
• Assures the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedures and laws.
• Maintains effective communication with other departments.
• Attends relevant departmental and corporate meetings as requested.
• Provides internal shift coverage in the event of unplanned absence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madisonville, KY 42431: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN/LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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