RN Charge Nurse

Icarehn; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Differentials

Bonus Pay

Paid Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vermont is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee the quality of care for residents. The role includes coordinating staff, making care decisions, and documenting patient conditions. Applicants must have a valid VT nursing license and ideally one year of experience in a nursing facility. Excellent benefits and a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, unencumbered VT nursing license.
• Preference for at least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• English proficiency required for speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement quality of care for residents.
• Coordinate and direct staff members for efficient operation.
• Make independent decisions on nursing care.
• Document changes in patient conditions and report incidents.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Experience in acute care

EMR experience

Education

VT nursing license

Minimum one year of experience

Tools

EMR Experience

Job description

Overview

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Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for those that qualify.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements the optimal achievable quality of care rendered to each resident on the assigned Unit
• The Charge Nurse shall coordinate, assign, direct and prioritize the work of other staff members (primarily LNAs) in order to ensure the efficient operation of the nursing unit.
• Makes independent decisions relevant to nursing care which are required and delivered to each resident as per the nursing assignments. Collaborates with RN Supervisor as relevant decisions are required, in a timely manner.
• Documents change in patient’s condition, new orders received, unusual occurrences and report of incidents including employee injuries. Reports unusual occurrences to the RN Supervisor.

Qualifications

• A current, unencumbered VT nursing license
• Prefer a minimum of one year of experience in acute care and/or long term care in a skilled nursing facility
• Experience in rehabilitation or behavioral health is a plus
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required
• EMR experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more
• Shift Differentials
• Bonus Pay (for those that qualify)
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

The compensation listed reflects a reasonable, good faith expectation of pay for this position at the time of posting, in accordance with applicable state law. Actual pay for this position may vary based on the candidate’s specific qualifications, education, work experience, and skills and current market conditions.