Charge Nurse (RN)

Americare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Daily access to wages

Complimentary meals

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN) to provide frontline clinical leadership in our skilled nursing community. You’ll oversee nursing services, supervise teams, and ensure high-quality, compassionate resident care across shifts.

You’ll administer medications, complete resident assessments, and liaise with families and physicians while ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with state and federal nursing regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

RN leadership

Staff training

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

• Community: The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace
• Community Type: Skilled Nursing
• Location: Columbia, MO
• Shifts Available: Days, Nights, and Weekends
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN
• Pay: $38,$4 weekend Shift Differentials

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As a Charge RN, you’ll take on a key role, helping to guide a well-supported clinical team in our beautiful, neighborhood-style community—where exceptional care thrives in a collaborative and uplifting environment that truly feels like home. We’re proud of our strong team culture, excellent resident-to-nurse ratios, flexible scheduling and a workplace that actively fosters growth and professional development.

Be part of a great community with strong teamwork, an excellent nurse-to-resident ratio, and real opportunities to grow your career.

Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors?

Who We Are

At Americare, our RISING Team Values guide everything we do:

Respect

• Integrity
• Servant Heart
• Inspire
• Nurture
• Growth

We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, every single day. Americare communities are more than just workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture.

We’ve been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report.

Why Join Americare?

• Impactful Work: You can make a difference every day, receive plenty of hugs, and be the one to put a smile on the faces of our residents.
• Supportive Community: You can be part of a compassionate team that truly values teamwork and respect.
• Career Growth: Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, we offer exciting opportunities for you to advance both professionally and personally.
• Fun and Engaging Environment: Work hard and have fun in an inclusive environment where you'll create lasting friendships and experience unforgettable memories.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life.

What We Offer

• Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
• Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
• Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
• Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
• Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
• Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions

Your Role as the Charge Nurse (RN)

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.

Summary

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.

This Role May Also Be Known As

Charge Nurse (RN), RN Supervisor, Floor Nurse (RN), or Registered Nurse – Charge Role.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Physical Demands

• 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 Our Team

Join Americare Senior Living and make a meaningful impact by providing hands-on care and clinical leadership in our Skilled Nursing community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.