What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN position at Lakeview Health Care & Rehabilitation Center?
Job Summary
The Charge Nurse oversees day-to-day care operations on their shift, balancing direct resident care with administrative and supervisory duties. They serve as the main link between frontline caregivers (such as LPNs and CNAs), residents, families, and facility leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Staff Supervision: Supervise and guide nursing assistants (CNAs), medication technicians (CMAs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) during the shift.
- Clinical Assessment: Assess resident health status, monitor changing conditions, and update interim care plans.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments safely according to physician orders.
- Communication: Act as a liaison to report changes in condition to physicians, families, and the Director of Nursing (DON).
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain documentation and ensure care adheres to state and federal longterm care regulations.
- Emergency Response: Respond to clinical emergencies and execute safety protocols to protect residents.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Experience: Typically 1 to 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with previous background in longterm care, gerontology, or skilled nursing preferred.
- Skills: Strong leadership, critical thinking, and conflictresolution abilities.
- Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Salary : $40 - $45