Charge Nurse (RN)
Americare Senior Living
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Job summary
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN) to provide frontline clinical leadership and exceptional resident care within our skilled nursing community in Chanute, KS.
You’ll oversee nursing services during nights, supervise caregiving teams, and ensure residents’ needs are met with professionalism, compassion, and regulatory compliance. RN license required; experience in skilled nursing preferred.
Qualifications
- Current RN license required.
- Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with state and federal nursing regulations.
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee nursing services during assigned shifts and supervise caregiving staff.
- Ensure compliance with nursing care standards, policies, and procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Complete and update resident assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation.
- Communicate changes in resident condition to families, physicians, and leadership.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality care and resident safety.
Skills
Job description
Community: Heritage Health Care
Community Type: Skilled Nursing
Location: Chanute, KS
Shifts Available: Nights
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $35–$37/hour
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Advance Your Clinical Career in Senior Living
Are you a nurse or clinical professional looking for a meaningful role in senior living or long-term care? At Americare, you’ll combine clinical excellence with compassionate care.
- Leading senior living and healthcare provider serving multiple states
- 40+ years of experience in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing
- Values-driven culture built on RISING: Respect Integrity Servant Heart Inspire Nurture Growth
- Nationally recognized workplace and care provider
- Deliver high-quality resident-centered clinical care
- Work with supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
- Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialty clinical roles
- Focus on quality outcomes, compliance, and patient safety
- Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise
- Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities (role dependent)
- Daily pay access
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Free meals during shifts
- Recognition programs and career advancement pathways
Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.
Skilled Nursing
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN) to provide frontline clinical leadership and exceptional resident care within our skilled nursing community.
In this role, you’ll oversee nursing services during assigned shifts, supervise caregiving teams, and ensure residents’ needs are met with professionalism, compassion, and compliance with state, federal, and Americare standards. You’ll serve as a key clinical resource, supporting care delivery and fostering a safe, respectful environment.
The Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing clinical oversight and supervision of nursing care during assigned shifts to ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
This role guides nursing staff, administers medications and treatments, completes resident assessments, and serves as a central communicator between residents, families, providers, and leadership.
Charge Nurse (RN), RN Supervisor, Floor Nurse (RN), Shift Supervisor (RN), or Registered Nurse – Charge Role.
- Oversee nursing services, administration, and clinical supervision during assigned shifts
- Ensure compliance with nursing care standards, policies, and procedures
- Supervise and guide nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs
- Complete and update resident assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation
- Communicate changes in resident condition to families, physicians, and nursing leadership
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols
- Conduct routine rounds to ensure resident needs are being met
- Address, document, and report incidents, accidents, and concerns, including suspected abuse or neglect
- Ensure appropriate supplies, equipment, and medications are available and communicated to leadership
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality care and resident safety
- Uphold Americare’s mission, vision, values, and company policies
Licensure / Certification
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Experience & Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills
- Familiarity with state and federal nursing regulations
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living preferred
Commitment
- Passion for resident-centered care and team collaboration
- Alignment with Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality®, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values
- Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
- Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance 350lbs
Join Americare Senior Living and make a meaningful impact by providing hands-on care and clinical leadership in our Skilled Nursing community.
Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
We understand that timing matters. Our Talent Network offers a simple way to stay connected, receive updates on skilled nursing and clinical leadership opportunities, and explore what’s next — with no pressure to apply.
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