Job Details

During the day shift, the charge nurse is under the direction of the Director of Nursing or in her absence, the Assistant Director of Nursing, or any designee. The evening and night shift charge nurse is under direct supervision of the Supervisor or a designee. The charge nurse is responsible for total resident care of the designated group of resident as assigned by the Supervisor. He/She is responsible for the application of Nursing principles in initiating, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating resident care plans. Sound judgment is required to recognize and take appropriate action regarding significant changes in residents conditions. The charge nurse is to be in full control of the subordinate personnel within the assigned area. Delegation of duties are made so that assignments are carried out in a safe, efficient, and adequately supervised manner. As a professional, established policies, procedures, and physician orders are carried out in the aim of providing quality care.

DUTIES

• Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or the Supervisor, provides for comprehensive nursing care of the designated resident area by assisting in planning, directing, and coordinating nursing care. Initiate and update resident care plans as needed.
• Performs various direct resident care duties, such as making periodic resident rounds, assisting the physician with the examination and treatment of the resident, administering medication and treatments, prescribed by the attending physician, health teaching of residents and families, and other miscellaneous duties as required.
• Performs various resident care duties, such as accurate charting, and reporting of the condition and care of residents, and public relations.
• Assists in supervising Nursing personnel, relays necessary information to subordinates - keeping them informed regarding changes. Instructs nursing personnel in proper nursing techniques and utilizations of equipment, assist with orientation of new employees, directs and evaluates activities of subordinates.
• Assists in evaluation of personnel by writing anecdotal notes and by conference with the Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.
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