We need a Charge Nurse to join our team at Villaspring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Erlanger, KY . You'll assist the Nursing supervisor in the responsibility for the total patient care within the nursing unit, and the management of the unit.
$27 To $39 Per Hour depending on experience and licensure
You'll Be Responsible For:

• Administrative & patient care
• Supervising & overseeing STNA's
• Ensuring personnel, medical staff, patients & the public abide by departmental policies
• Working on the unit designated by the D.O.N., A.D.O.N, or Supervisor
• Checking 24-hour report sheet for changes/updates in patient care needs
• Making walking rounds, supervising N.A. care
• Administering medication (including IV) & treatment per Physician's orders
• Attempting to meet the spiritual & psychological needs of patients with the resources available
• Assisting with & directing the patient admission/discharge process
• Giving & receiving reports with oncoming staff at the beginning & change of shift
• Taking and transcribing physician orders
• Answering telephone inquiries
• Evaluating patient care needs/condition while developing & adding to existing individual plans of care
• Handling patient admission process in the absence of the documentation nurse
  • verifying physician orders
  • transcribing pre-admission information
  • arranging diagnostic & therapeutic needs inside & outside of the facility
  • ordering medication/treatment
  • communicating patient needs to dietary
  • completing necessary admission paperwork
• Transferring & discharging patients
  • arranging transportation
  • communicating with family/responsible party
  • completing appropriate paperwork
• Maintaining appropriate documentation in the patient electronic medical record
• Directing & assisting with cleaning & care of equipment/appliances
• Communicating with all departments
• Overall safety & cleanliness of the unit
• Greeting & directing visitors to the unit

You'll Need To Have:

• A valid nursing license in the state of Kentucky
• Met the required continuing education hours per licensure period
• Good physical & mental health
• A positive attitude & a passion for working with the elderly
• Willingness to perform non-professional duties
• A level-head to take or give direction in an emergency situation
• Willingness to place patient needs above your own
• Willingness to advocate for patient wellbeing

We're Proud To Offer You:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Flexible Schedule
• Education Scholarships
• Continuing Education Credits
• Employee Discounts

Exceptional Care & Quality Service are the hallmarks of Villaspring's in-house team of talented and experienced licensed therapists, nurses and caregivers .
Villaspring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace.