7pm-7am RN/LPN

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide direct patient care under the direction of the nursing administration team.

The role includes supervising nursing assistants and other non-licensed staff, overseeing admissions/discharges, documenting care, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and participating in training and staff development. This on-site leadership position requires solid clinical judgment, strong communication, and a commitment to high-quality

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 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, families, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
• 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 the admission/discharge/transfer process.
• Thoroughly documents clinical findings, assessments, and interventions.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per patient’s plan of care.
• Notifies patients/families/responsible parties of changes in patient status.
• Communicates patient status to Unit Manager and interdisciplinary team as necessary.
• Reviews and investigates patient, family, and staff concerns; takes action to resolve and prevent recurrence.
• Ensures compliance with company policy and regulations.
• Collaborates with medical staff and departments to coordinate care.
• Supervises delivery of care by nursing assistants.
• Identifies training needs and communicates to Unit Manager/Staff Development Coordinator.
• Participates in training/precepting of new staff.
• Attends training, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Attends patient/family meetings including care plans as necessary.
• Performs other duties for successful operation of the healthcare center.

Skills

Nursing experience

Leadership experience

RN/LPN licensure

Team leadership

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Customer service

Nursing standards knowledge

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

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.