Charge Nurse Lead (RN/LPN) - Direct Care & Team Oversight

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. in Greenville, NC is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide direct patient care under the nursing administration team and supervise nursing assistants and other unit staff.

The role emphasizes documenting patient findings, administering medications per care plans, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and participating in admissions and discharges. The Charge Nurse will lead a diverse team, communicate clearly, uphold nursing standards, and participate in

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Management / leadership experience preferred.
• Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment.
• Ability to lead diverse team of individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
• Must have thorough knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications.
• Excellent customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including interventions and re-evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Participates in the admission/discharge/transfer process.
• Thoroughly documents clinical findings, assessments, and interventions.
• Administers prescribed medication(s) and treatment(s) in accordance with nursing standards and the individual patient’s plan of care.
• Notifies patients/families/responsible parties of changes in patient clinical status.
• Communicates patient status to the Unit Manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary.
• Review and investigate patient, family, and staff concerns; take action to resolve and prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensures compliance with company policy as well as federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
• Effectively collaborates with medical staff and other departments to coordinate all aspects of patient care.
• Supervises the delivery of care provided by nursing assistants.
• Identify training needs and communicate to Unit Manager or Staff Development Coordinator.
• Participates in training and/or precepting of new staff.
• Attends training, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Attend patient/family meetings including care plans as necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team coordination

Patient care

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. in Greenville, NC is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide direct patient care under the nursing administration team and supervise nursing assistants and other unit staff.

The role emphasizes documenting patient findings, administering medications per care plans, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and participating in admissions and discharges. The Charge Nurse will lead a diverse team, communicate clearly, uphold nursing standards, and participate in