Charge Nurse- Long Term Care and Alzheimer's Unit

Southeast Colorado Hospital; Springfield (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Ample paid leave

Job summary

Southeast Colorado Hospital District, located in Springfield, CO, seeks an RN or LPN to provide direct and indirect total nursing care during assigned shifts. The role supervises CNAs, administers medications, and coordinates resident care with physicians and families.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leadership, maintain documentation accuracy, and participate in ongoing education. A comprehensive benefits package and ample paid leave are offered.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN or LPN license in good standing.
• CPR Certification.
• Experience in long-term care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, and supervises resident care.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Reports changes to Director of Nursing or Resident Care Coordinator.
• Keeps physician and families informed about residents’ status.
• Promotes teamwork between staff, shifts, and other departments.
• Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversees CNAs to ensure tasks are completed.
• Attends meetings and educational sessions.

Skills

Nursing care

Team supervision

Documentation

Education

Colorado RN or LPN license

CPR Certification

Job description

Your Future Starts Here!Are you motivated to do your best work? Do you want to connect with others who are embracing their professional potential? Then join our teams at Southeast Colorado Hospital District. Southeast Colorado Hospital District is on the rolling plains of Springfield, Colorado. Our mission is to focus on the well-being of people in our service area through programs designed to achieve and sustain a state of good health by providing a wide-ranging healthcare system.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package as well as ample paid leave. If you want to become part of this growing organization and know you can make a difference where respect, compassion, quality, collaboration and empathy are our values, then we would love to talk about your future!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Is responsible for providing direct and indirect total nursing care of residents during the assigned shift of work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assigns, directs, and supervises resident care.
• Addresses resident needs and concerns as it occurs and enters a nurse’s note in their chart.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Reports changes occurring with residents or personnel to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and/or Resident Care Coordinator.
• Keeps physician and families informed about residents’ status as needed.
• Promote teamwork between staff members, shifts, and other departments.
• Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• May work all shifts or Treatment Nurse as need arises.
• When an LPN and RN are concurrently working the same shift, the RN will assume the role of Charge Nurse and the LPN will report to the RN.
• Attends meetings and educational sessions, as directed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the direction and supervision of CNAs/splits performing resident care and ensuring tasks are completed.
• Document nurses’ notes for acute illness, doctor visits, when going out on pass and return.
• Notify MDPOA in a timely manner with updates/changes/new orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position oversees CNAs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Colorado RN or LPN license in good standing
• CPR Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of staff or change nurse experience in Long-Term Care is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively with teams and leadership while demonstrating a high level of integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail. This role requires professionalism in all interactions with employees, patients, and the public, along with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all SECHD, state, and federal policies and regulations. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a professional and compassionate demeanor. Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new software systems are required. Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations, including Laboratory and CLIA requirements, is preferred. Dependability, initiative, and the ability to see tasks through to completion are critical, as is a commitment to safety, quality, and working under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours.

ADAAA Accommodations:

Southeast Colorado Hospital District is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided with reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.

To request an accommodation, please contact Tara Silvey at 719-523-2160 or [e-mail] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA):

The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-523-2160 or [e-mail].

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Southeast Colorado Hospital District believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Southeast Colorado Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status as required by law. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Southeast Colorado Hospital District, 373 10th Avenue, Springfield, CO 81073, or 719-523-2160 or [e-mail].