RN Charge Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY:

The overall purpose of the position is to participate in and oversee the provision of resident care as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of training and licensure. Incumbent also provides direct resident care and assigns duties to subordinate LPN /LVN and/or nursing aides as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following represents the essential functions of this job to be used to determine if an individual with a physical or mental impairment can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The other functions listed may be required of all other staff in the position.

All essential functions should be reviewed with the Supervisor and new goals established if results are not meeting expectations. This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Employer. The Employer retains and reserves all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

• Observes, assesses, and reports resident condition/changes, and documentation.

• Assists in collection of data relevant to resident assessment and evaluation.

• Consults with RN regarding changes in resident s condition.

• Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians' orders.

• Assures implementation of care plans as directed.

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.

• Oversees/monitors functions and activities of subordinate staff.

• Participates in assigning duties for subordinate staff.

• Investigates/documents accidents and incidents.

• Identifies/secures equipment and supplies.

• Contributes to assurance of resident care consistent with accepted standards of care and established

policy and procedure.

• Evaluates staff performance and may initiate appropriate action.

• Encourages safety to prevent accidents and assures equipment safety.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 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 Code of Conduct

• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and will be

reviewed in the performance process.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Minimum Qualifications:

o Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

o Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

o Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting is ineligible for employment in the position.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration

• (LPN/LVN) 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, nursing/Resident progress notes and nursing procedures.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads,

customers (Residents, family members, physicians, etc.) and the public.

• Computer skills required.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

RESIDENT RIGHTS:

• Promotes residents' rights, assists residents to make informed decisions; treats residents with dignity

and respect.

• Reports suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with current professional standards and supports

independent expression, choice, and decision-making.

LEADERSHIP:

• Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks.

• Generates new ideas for change.

• Evaluates and recognizes priorities.

• Challenges others to learn.

• Keeps current and integrates new information.

• Communicates and model's organization values.

• Fosters high performance and recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:

• Applies quality improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in

daily work.

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE:

• Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures, participates in fire and disaster drills.

• Demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures, applies safety and security

precautions.

• Demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan and demonstrates proper use of

equipment.

INFECTION CONTROL:

• Applies hand washing principles during daily work.

• Demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions.

• Recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program.

• Demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste.

• Maintains personal hygiene.

• Complies with OSHA standards in the workplace and

• Demonstrate understanding of cross-contamination.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:

• Records data as needed.

• Promotes confidentiality of resident information.

• Logs onto the system using own password.

• Logs off the system when leaving the workstation.

• Reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues.

• Reviews data and identifies trends.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrates active listening techniques.

• Gains support through effective relationships.

• Treats others with dignity and respect.

• Seeks feedback.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

• Attends in-service and education programs and attends continuing education required for

maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands

or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop or kneel.

• The employee on occasion will assist to lift and/or transfer residents of varied weights and sizes.

• The employee will follow facility protocol on use of mechanical lifts and transfer devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounter

while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic

or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This will be a day shift