Charge Nurse

Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (100% Vested at the end of the yr

Affordable Health Insurance

Low cost vision insurance

Free Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Babylon, NY is seeking a caring Charge Nurse (RN or LPN) to lead our skilled nursing team. Schedule: 8am-4pm, 5 days a week with rotating weekends.

You will supervise staff, manage patient care plans, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure quality, safe outcomes. Candidates must hold NY RN or LPN licensure, strong leadership, knowledge of federal and state regulations, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience.
• Experience with care plans and patient documentation.
• Knowledge of Federal and State health regulations.
• BLS certification mandatory.
• RN or LPN license in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and monitor vital signs.
• Lead and supervise nursing staff; provide guidance.
• Manage scheduling and assign duties; oversee patient care.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges for seamless transitions.
• Communicate patient status to Unit Manager.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Keep essential reports up-to-date for operations.
• Respond to emergencies calmly and promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Care plans

Regulations knowledge

BLS Certification

RN/LPN licensure

Education

RN NY license

LPN NY license

Job description

Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Schedule: 8am-4pm 5 days a week. Rotating weekends required.

Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is committed to improving our patients' quality of life & autonomy through innovative rehabilitative services, and an exceptional level of client-centered care and attention. We are seeking a caring and dedicated Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to be a Charge Nurse in our rapidly growing team at our skilled nursing facility in West Babylon!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate patient records and closely monitor vital signs.

• Lead and support our dedicated nursing staff, providing supervision and assistance.

• Manage daily administrative tasks, including scheduling, assigning duties, and overseeing patient care.

• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges for seamless transitions.

• Communicate patient status to the Unit Manager.

• Foster a nurturing and collaborative work environment, offering guidance to staff members.

• Provide empathetic support to patients and their families during challenging times.

• Collaborate with doctors and administrators to optimize patient care and outcomes.

• Communicate protocol updates efficiently to ensure smooth operations.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, creating a safe environment for all.

• Keep essential reports up-to-date to maintain operational efficiency.

• Respond swiftly and calmly to any emergencies or issues that arise.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in New York State OR Currently is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State.

• Strong leadership and management skills

• Has knowledge of Federal and State health regulations

• Experience with care plans and strong documentation skills

• BLS Certification

• RN License

Benefits:

• 401K (100% Vested at the end of the year)

• Affordable Health Insurance

• Low cost vision insurance

• Free Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Paid sick time

• Paid time off

• Paid training