7A-3P LPN/RN

East Carolina Health and Rehabilitation Center; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a qualified Charge Nurse to oversee patient care under the nursing administration team. The role includes providing direct patient care and guiding nursing assistants in daily tasks.

You will supervise staff, document findings, administer medications per care plans, and participate in admission/discharge/transfer processes while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Management/leadership experience preferred.
• Active, unencumbered RN or LPN licensure in the state of employment.
• Ability to lead a diverse team of individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, and staff.
• Thorough knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Excellent customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including interventions and re-evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Participates in admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Documents clinical findings, assessments, and interventions thoroughly.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per care plan.
• Notifies patients and families of changes in clinical status.
• Communicates patient status to Unit Manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews concerns and takes action to resolve issues.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborates with medical staff and other departments to coordinate care.
• Supervises nursing assistants in delivering care.
• Identifies training needs and communicates with leadership.
• Participates in training and precepting of new staff.
• Attends training, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Participates in patient/family meetings including care plans.
• Performs other duties to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent decision making

Customer service

Nursing practice knowledge

Team leadership

Computer systems

Education

RN or LPN licensure in state of employment

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The Charge Nurse provides direct care to patients under the direction of the nursing administration team

and is responsible for the supervision of nursing assistants and other non-licensed unit personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care, including interventions and re-evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Participates in the admission/discharge/transfer process.
• Thoroughly documents clinical findings, assessments, and interventions.
• Administers prescribed medication(s) and treatment(s) in accordance with nursing standards and the individual patient’s plan of care.
• Notifies patients/families/responsible parties of changes in patient clinical status.
• Communicates patient status to the Unit Manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary.
• Review and investigate patient, family, and staff concerns; take action to resolve and prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensures compliance with company policy as well as federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
• Effectively collaborates with medical staff and other departments to coordinate all aspects of patient care.
• Supervises the delivery of care provided by nursing assistants.
• Identify training needs and communicate to Unit Manager or Staff Development Coordinator.
• Participates in training and/or precepting of new staff.
• Attends training, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Attend patient/family meetings including care plans as necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CHARGE NURSE 2 of 2 REVISED 05/2023

PREREQUISITES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• One year of previous nursing experience preferred.
• Management / leadership experience preferred.
• Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment.
• Ability to lead diverse team of individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
• Must have thorough knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications.
• Excellent customer service focus.