Weekend RN Charge Nurse - Lead Nursing Team

Dept of Veterans Service; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services seeks an RN Charge Nurse for the Puller Veterans Care Center, working every other weekend to lead nursing services and ensure high-quality resident care. You will supervise RNs, LPNs and CNAs, assign tasks, coordinate staffing, provide training and mentoring, and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Collaborating with physicians, therapists and social workers, you will monitor patient health, respond to emergencies, review care plans, and

Qualifications

• Current State of Virginia RN license.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in Geriatrics.
• In-Service Education.
• CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate all Nursing Service activities.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs.
• Assign nursing tasks and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to nursing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and assist with disciplinary actions if necessary.
• Ensure staff compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the delivery of nursing care to residents/patients, ensuring it meets professional standards.
• Review patient care plans, assessments, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Monitor patients' health status and intervene as needed to manage acute or chronic conditions.
• Respond to emergencies and provide direct nursing care when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and infection control programs.
• Maintain accurate and thorough nursing records and reports.
• Implement and monitor adherence to patient safety protocols.
• Prepare staffing schedules and manage shift coverage
• Handle communication between nursing staff and administration.
• Participate in facility committees and meetings.
• Manage documentation related to patient care and nursing operations.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff, patients, families, and medical providers.
• Address and resolve patient or family concerns related to nursing care.
• Facilitate effective communication within the nursing team and across departments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Experience in geriatrics

CPR certification

Education

In-Service Education

Job description

Dept of Veterans Services seeks an RN Charge Nurse for the Puller Veterans Care Center, working every other weekend to lead nursing services and ensure high-quality resident care. You will supervise RNs, LPNs and CNAs, assign tasks, coordinate staffing, provide training and mentoring, and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Collaborating with physicians, therapists and social workers, you will monitor patient health, respond to emergencies, review care plans, and