Charge Nurse RN: Lead Skilled Nursing Team

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

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.