Charge Nurse

Ken Health; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Low-cost Vision Insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Job summary

Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Babylon, NY is seeking a caring and dedicated Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as Charge Nurse on our skilled nursing team. The schedule is 8am-4pm, five days a week with rotating weekends.

You will lead and support our nursing staff, coordinate admissions and discharges, maintain patient records, and collaborate with doctors and administrators to ensure high-quality, compliant care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN in New York State.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and State health regulations.
• Experience with care plans and strong documentation.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and monitor vital signs.
• Lead and supervise nursing staff, providing guidance and support.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges for smooth transitions.
• Communicate patient status to the Unit Manager.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Keep essential reports up-to-date for operational efficiency.
• Respond promptly to emergencies.
• Collaborate with doctors and administrators to optimize patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing experience

Documentation skills

Regulatory knowledge

BLS Certification

Education

New York RN or LPN license

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!

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