Charge Nurse (RN/LPN)

AristaCare Health Services; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services in Edison, NJ is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants. Responsibilities include verifying resident identities, participating in performance evaluations, and orienting new residents. Ideal candidates should have prior Charge Nurse experience. The position offers competitive pay, a 401(k) retirement plan, and comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Charge Nurse experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise nursing assistants according to standards.
• Verify identity before administering medications.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations.
• Greet newly admitted residents.
• Help orient new residents and families.
• Conduct in-service training classes.

Job description

Edison, United States | Posted on 05/11/2026

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained always.

Shift: 7-3

• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well‑educated nursing service department.

Requirements

• With Charge Nurse experience

Benefits

• Competitive Rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)