Charge Nurse

STATUS: Non-Exempt, hourly, part-time, less than 30 hours

REPORTS TO: Director of Health Services

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse is an RN/LPN who is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on his/her shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated.

Primary Job Duties:

-Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on his/her shift.

-Administers direct care as necessary.

-Gives and receives shift reports.

-Rounds twice a shift to assure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment

-Keeps physicians and families aware of changes in resident’s condition.

-Assists in developing comprehensive care plans.

-Maintains the self respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.

-Maintains accurate documentation of all care rendered.

-Responds to resident emergency call system.

-Interfaces with other disciplines to assure continuity of care and services.

-Receives, transcribes and checks physician orders in the past 48 hours.

-Accompanies physicians when making rounds.

-Encourages restorative care in order to obtain maximum resident independence.

Vantage Point Values - Above. Always. Excellence in Service

• Belonging- We create a community where every person is welcomed, valued, and connected.
• Peace- We foster a culture of respect, calm, and thoughtful dialogue.
• Self Determination- We honor individual voice, independence, and choice.
• Integrity- We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
• Curiosity- We embrace lifelong learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Excellence- We strive for the highest standards in all we do.
• Stewardship- We care for our resources, our environment, and our shared future

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