Day Nurse Position (rn or Lpn)

The Charge Nurse assists in the supervision and administration of quality nursing care for the facility. The Charge Nurse must possess a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing, theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing such as drugs, biological, physical, social and medical sciences, and their application for a better understanding of resident-care problems. The Charge Nurse will assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment which will be conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents.The Charge Nurse has an overall responsibility for resident care in the facility. All of the following duties are essential unless otherwise noted:Evaluation of resident needs, conditions, and care, and assist in developing nursing care plans for individual residents, including rehabilitative and restorative activities and instruction in self-help.Communication with family members regarding the condition and progress of the resident, including in-person discussion and answering of telephone inquiries.Reviewing physicians’ orders, ordering medications, maintenance of the residents’ medical records, and transcription of physician orders.Maintains unit records, including charting duties and maintenance of narcotic records.Responsible for the administration of all resident medications and treatments as ordered by the physician on a regular and prn basis and for assessment of any potential or actual side effects.Arranging the schedules, appointments, and transportation necessary for residents in connection with diagnostic, therapeutic, dental, or medical services.Responsible for the discharge or transfer of residents as medical needs occur.Assist the Director of Nursing with the implementation of policies and procedures for the facility.Ability to reasonably conform to all rules and policies of the facility.Every other weekend rotation.Other duties as assigned.