Charge Nurse

Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid training

Job summary

Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Babylon, NY is seeking a compassionate Charge Nurse (RN or LPN) to lead our nursing team and ensure high-quality resident care. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating daily operations, and maintaining accurate records.

Candidates must hold a NY RN or LPN license, have LTC experience, and be proficient in care planning, documentation, and communication with families and physicians.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN or LPN license.
• Long-term care experience is required.
• Strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with care plans and clinical documentation.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain resident records and monitor vital signs.
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure quality care.
• Coordinate daily nursing operations and care delivery.
• Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Communicate resident status to the Unit Manager.
• Provide guidance and foster collaboration among staff.
• Communicate with residents, families, physicians, and leadership.
• Ensure staff follow established protocols and care plans.
• Maintain compliance with federal and NY regulations.
• Complete documentation, reports, and administrative duties.
• Respond to emergencies and changes in resident condition.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

RN/LPN license in NY

Tools

EHR documentation

Care planning software

Job description

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!

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate resident records and monitor vital signs and changes in condition.

• Supervise and support nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care.

• Coordinate daily nursing operations, including assigning duties and overseeing care delivery.

• Oversee resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Communicate resident status and clinical concerns to the Unit Manager.

• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff while fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and facility leadership.

• Ensure nursing staff follow established protocols and care plans.

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and New York State healthcare regulations.

• Complete required documentation, reports, and other administrative duties.

• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident condition.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN or LPN license.

• Previous long-term care (LTC) experience required.

• Strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of federal and New York State healthcare regulations.

• Experience with care plans and clinical documentation.

• Current BLS certification.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan

• Affordable health insurance

• Low-cost vision insurance

• Free dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Paid sick time

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid training