RN- Weekend RN

Legacy Nursing; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Nursing in Port Allen, LA seeks an RN Charge Nurse to assist the Director of Nursing in coordinating quality care for residents. The role involves supervising staff, reviewing physician orders, and ensuring safe, compliant nursing practices.

The position requires an active RN license in Louisiana and CPR certification, with a focus on patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to facility policies. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership and collaboration with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current RN license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification; nursing specialty certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality care coordination for facility residents.
• Assist with data entry review of physician orders.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies to ensure policy compliance and quality care.
• Conduct frequent rounds and monitor unit needs throughout the shift.
• Assist with medication or treatment administration as needed.
• Observe dining room safety during meals and monitor residents.

Skills

Patient care

Leadership

Clinical documentation

HIPAA awareness

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Director of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the RN Charge Nurse position is to assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing the coordination of quality care for facility residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following represents the essential functions of the RN Charge Nurse's role. This list is intended to be a general description of duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to change according to the needs of the facility determined by the Administrator and/or corporate designee.

• Assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing the coordination of quality care for facility residents.
• Assist with data entry review of physician orders.
• Assist nurses with incidents, incident investigation, emergencies, etc. as needed to ensure processes are followed and quality care is provided.
• Reviews 24-hour report and addresses any concerns.
• Makes rounds frequently during the shift providing intervention as needed. During the entire shift, will be attuned to needs of the unit while doing other nursing tasks.
• May assist with medication or treatment administration.
• Assists with dining room observation during meals to ensure safety of the residents.
• Notifies the physician of unusual findings as indicated.
• Attends required in-service training.
• Functions within the constraints of established policy and procedure consistent with accepted nursing standards.
• Is assigned responsibility/authority for decisions relating to nursing services, assigned supervisory duties and related tasks; but may consult with nurse supervisor, director of nursing, administrator, nurse consultants, or other nursing professionals, or other resources.
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason.
• Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
• Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations which will be reviewed in the evaluation process. DON/Administrator may edit, alter, add to, or exclude duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration (RN) in the state where employed are required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current state license to practice as a nurse.
• Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.