Night Shift Charge Nurse — Lead Care & Teams

Friends of Kansas Christian Home Inc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Shift differentials (evening/night)

Company-paid life insurance ($30,000)

Company-paid short-term disability

Job summary

Kansas Christian Home is seeking a compassionate Charge Nurse to lead a team of caregivers and deliver high-quality resident care in a faith-based long-term care setting. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership, regulatory compliance, and ongoing collaboration with the healthcare team.

The Charge Nurse will supervise nursing assistants, coordinate admissions and discharges, and ensure care plans are consistently implemented across shifts.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license (State of Kansas).
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to supervise and support nursing assistants.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents per individualized care plans.
• Supervise, support, and mentor nursing assistants during shifts.
• Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Review and update care plans and discharge plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation, charting, and incident reporting.
• Monitor resident conditions and communicate changes to healthcare providers.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and regulations.
• Participate in QAPI activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Team supervision

Care planning

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

Kansas Christian Home is seeking a compassionate Charge Nurse to lead a team of caregivers and deliver high-quality resident care in a faith-based long-term care setting. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership, regulatory compliance, and ongoing collaboration with the healthcare team.

The Charge Nurse will supervise nursing assistants, coordinate admissions and discharges, and ensure care plans are consistently implemented across shifts.