Charge Nurse Lead — Resident Care & Team Mentor

Northshore Home Health Care; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Santa Barbara seeks a Charge Nurse RN to lead clinical care in a skilled nursing unit. You will coordinate daily resident services, supervise staff, and ensure safe, compassionate care aligned with regulations.

As a mentor to the nursing team, you will oversee assessments, care plans, med administration, and documentation while collaborating with families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor nursing staff.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Experience with medication and treatment administration.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance.
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident assessments and reassess as conditions change.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Respond promptly to changes in resident condition and coordinate next steps.
• Partner with families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care.
• Ensure documentation and unit practices meet required compliance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Job description

Northshore Home Health Care in Santa Barbara seeks a Charge Nurse RN to lead clinical care in a skilled nursing unit. You will coordinate daily resident services, supervise staff, and ensure safe, compassionate care aligned with regulations.

As a mentor to the nursing team, you will oversee assessments, care plans, med administration, and documentation while collaborating with families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident outcomes.