Charge Nurse

ClearView Healthcare Management; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearView Healthcare Management in Russellville, KY is seeking a Charge Nurse to supervise daily operations, support nursing staff, and champion high-quality care for residents in a long-term care setting.

This full-time role requires an active LPN or RN license in Kentucky, with preference for LTC experience and knowledge of Matrixcare. We value compassionate leadership and teamwork to deliver patient-centered care every day.

Qualifications

• Current LPN or RN license in Kentucky

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and supports nursing staff in a long-term care setting.
• Ensures high-quality patient care and effective communication within the healthcare team.
• Administers medications as prescribed and documents care accurately.
• Participates in discharge planning and coordinates with other healthcare professionals.

Job description

Schedule Type: Full-time, 3p-11p

Step into a rewarding leadership role where your confidence, clinical knowledge, and caring spirit will shine! We are seeking a dynamic Charge Nurse to oversee daily operations, support nursing staff, and champion high-quality care for our residents. If you are energized by teamwork, driven by compassion, and motivated to lead by example, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge, purpose, and growth. Come be part of a team that appreciates your skills and celebrates your success!

Charge Nurse Responsibilities:

• Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Utilizes genuine and positive communication to make each patient feel informed, understood, and special.
• An effective team member who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
• Is able to keep up in the Princeton environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance
• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Educates patients on surgical procedures
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, and starts IVs
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Utilizes time management skills.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Charge Nurse Requirements:

• Current LPN or RN license in State.
• At least one year of experience as an LPN or RN in a long-term care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Matrixcare preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.