Charge Nurse

American Geriatrics Society; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO & Sick Time

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Senior Care Partners PACE seeks a compassionate Charge Registered Nurse to lead daily clinical operations and coordinate care for participants onsite at a PACE Center.

This RN role provides clinical leadership, oversees day-to-day nursing operations, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, participant-centered care for frail elders in the community.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of Charge Nurse or leadership experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience with frail elderly or long-term care.
• Current CPR certification (AHA) or ability to obtain.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, participant-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily clinical care activities and workflows.
• Provide leadership and support to the clinical care team.
• Monitor and manage participants’ acute and chronic health conditions with Primary Care Providers.
• Administer medications, treatments, immunizations, and wound care as prescribed.
• Conduct nursing assessments and contribute to care planning.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, and development.
• Maintain clinic inventory, equipment, and medication management processes.
• Support quality, compliance, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Participate in after-hours on-call and holiday rotation as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical judgment

Care coordination

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Charge Nurse

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and, through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides, coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.

Why You’ll Love it Here:

• Purpose
• Professional Development
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and Sick Time
• Internal opportunities for growth
• Team Support

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance
• And MORE!

Primary Purpose

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to support the daily coordination and delivery of clinical care services for our participants. This role provides clinical leadership, oversees day-to-day nursing operations, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, participant-centered care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily clinical care activities and workflows.
• Provide leadership and support to the clinical care team.
• Monitor and manage participants’ acute and chronic health conditions in collaboration with Primary Care Providers.
• Administer medications, treatments, immunizations, and wound care as prescribed.
• Conduct nursing assessments and contribute to care planning.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, and development.
• Maintain clinic inventory, equipment, and medication management processes.
• Support quality, compliance, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Participate in after-hours on-call and holiday rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of Charge Nurse or leadership experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with frail elderly, long-term care, or similar populations.
• Current CPR certification (AHA) or ability to obtain.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, participant-focused care.

What We’re Looking for

The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare professional who demonstrates compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence while providing exceptional care and support to participants, caregivers, and colleagues.

Additional Requirements

• Must be fully vaccinated or willing to become vaccinated against:
• Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B
• Must meet CMS competency standards prior to working independently
• Must be willing to work beyond normal hours
• Comfortable working in varied home environments and all weather conditions

Senior Care Partners PACE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.