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We are looking for an individual who desires a worthwhile career that has purpose and makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life. The RN Charge Nurse manages a designated unit on a nursing section and assures smooth operation of the unit for the designated shift.
Job Responsibility:
Provides quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning
Participates in the identification of resident problems that require nursing intervention
Evaluates residents for any decline of condition, signs of change in condition, weight loss, decline in ambulation, change in ADLs, development of skin breakdown, etc.
Notifies appropriate staff per facility protocol of the need for evaluation and informs staff on any changes in assessment when appropriate
Confer with residents and families on any issues relating to care and services
Make referrals to other departments when appropriate
Complete employee and resident incident reports and complete follow-up investigation forms
Maintain accountability for controlled substances by reviewing inventory medications with another licensed nurse and notifying supervisors of any discrepancies
Performs routine charting duties in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures
Supervise the CNAs, LPN’s and the unit clerk in regards to work procedures, expediting workflow, evaluations, counseling and discipline
Performs and monitors the appropriate transfer of residents, including the use of transfer equipment
Performs other related job duties as required
Requirements:
Must have an active license as a RN Nurse (RN) in the State of New York
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Knowledge of practical nursing theory and practice
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports
Ability to apply nursing techniques as directed by physicians or professional nurses
Ability to meet the general health requirements of this facility, including a medical and physical examination
Ability to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and for a minimum distance of 3 feet