Charge Nurse RN: Veteran Care Leader with Great Benefits

HMR Veteran Services; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Paid Life Insurance

And Much More!

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing care for residents at the Pell City facility. You will supervise CNAs, coordinate admissions and discharges, and ensure accurate documentation and medication administration according to physician orders.

You will participate in rounds with physicians, update care plans daily, and maintain regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing degree or approved RN program graduate with an active, unencumbered state RN license.
• Experience: At least one year of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Clinical Knowledge: Trained in rehabilitative and restorative nursing; familiar with current nursing practices and procedures.
• Regulatory Awareness: Knowledgeable of long-term care laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Communication Skills: Able to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Capable of making independent decisions and leading staff with professionalism and tact.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support CNAs and nursing personnel to ensure compliance with facility policies, proper care delivery, and adequate staffing on each shift.
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges; greet and orient new residents; ensure room readiness; coordinate transportation and notify families as needed.
• Maintain accurate records including nurses' notes, census reports, care plans, physician orders, medication records, and incident reports.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; verify resident identity, document accurately, and ensure proper narcotics handling.
• Consult with physicians on care plans and changes in condition; participate in rounds and ensure timely communication of orders and concerns.
• Review and update care plans daily; ensure all staff are informed and delivering care as outlined; involve residents in care planning.
• Provide direct nursing services including catheterization, wound care, feeding tubes, vital signs, rehab, restorative care, and end-of-life care.
• Maintain clean and safe environments; enforce safety protocols; participate in infection control programs and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Participate in state/federal inspections; maintain regulatory compliance in documentation, treatment, and resident rights.
• Meet with residents and families to address concerns; investigate complaints or allegations; maintain detailed records of follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with dietary, therapy, and other departments to ensure cohesive resident care and adherence to dietary and therapeutic plans.
• Participate in and lead in-service trainings, orientations, and continuing education on topics such as OSHA, infection control, and safety standards

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

RN license

Job description

HMR Veterans Services is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing care for residents at the Pell City facility. You will supervise CNAs, coordinate admissions and discharges, and ensure accurate documentation and medication administration according to physician orders.

You will participate in rounds with physicians, update care plans daily, and maintain regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.