RN Charge Nurse & Patient Care Leader

Sweetwater Care; Sidney (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Montana seeks a Nurse Supervisor to oversee daily nursing activities while on duty, ensuring adherence to Long Term Care and federal/state standards. This role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and coordinating with the health team.

The position requires a Montana RN license (or compact license) and the ability to communicate effectively, maintain health, and participate in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of nursing principles, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to establish working relationships with other disciplines of the Health Team.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English clearly.
• Must be physically and mentally healthy to perform duties for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism: Maintain high standards for self and the nursing team.
• Convey a professional image in interactions with patients, staff and physicians.
• Perform duties creatively, identify strengths/weaknesses, and pursue growth.
• Arrive on time and return promptly from breaks and meetings.
• Maintain proficiency by attending continuing education and in-service programs.
• Ensure confidentiality of patients, physicians and staff.
• Possibly serve as Charge Nurse, Medication Nurse, and/or ER Nurse when needed.
• Promote health education to the community when appropriate.
• Delegate and coordinate nursing tasks to optimize patient care.
• Oversee and evaluate patient care through rounds and staff supervision.
• Assign shift responsibilities based on patient needs and staff skills.
• Communicate essential information for task completion.
• Assist with staff scheduling and orientation of new licensed staff.

Skills

Nursing principles

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Montana seeks a Nurse Supervisor to oversee daily nursing activities while on duty, ensuring adherence to Long Term Care and federal/state standards. This role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and coordinating with the health team.

The position requires a Montana RN license (or compact license) and the ability to communicate effectively, maintain health, and participate in ongoing education.