Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Columbus, MS, is seeking an Registered Nurse – Charge Nurse to plan, direct and supervise resident care.

The role includes providing direct nursing care and overseeing licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The candidate should have an RN degree and at least two years of experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or health care setting, with knowledge of nursing management and supervision.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• At least two years experience in hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care institution.
• Knowledge of State Department of health and federal guidelines.
• Experience in nursing management or supervision and rehabilitative/restorative nursing.
• Membership in professional association(s).

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise resident care and nursing activities.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by LPNs, nursing assistants and orderlies.

Education

RN degree from an accredited nursing program

Job description

• Location Columbus, MS, 39702,United States
• Job Category 3-11 RN Supervisor
• Employee Type Reg Full Time- Non-Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Description

The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse – Charge Nurse include the planning, directing and supervising of resident care, providing direct nursing care to residents, and to supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants and orderlies within the United Methodist Senior Services. Such care and supervision will be in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and as outlined in established policies and procedures at United Methodist Senior Services, to maximize fulfilling the care-giving needs of residents. The person(s) holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

RN degree from an accredited nursing program, college or university. At least two years experience working in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution, with training or experience implementing total patient care and care planning, and in making sound nursing judgments; will have knowledge of State Department of health and federal guidelines; will have taken courses in nursing management or supervision and in rehabilitative and restorative nursing; hold membership in professional association(s). The Registered Nurse - Shift Supervisor will have knowledge of State Department of Health and federal guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 21 years old.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.