Night Shift Charge Nurse

JOB TITLE: STAFF NURSE

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be LPN or RN currently licensed in the State of Ohio

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge in techniques and practices in the healthcare of the elderly and disabled.

Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices/procedures in health and maintenance, including record keeping and documentation of planned care.

Ability to communicate orally, in writing and via computer in a professional manner

Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with residents, staff and visitors

JOB DUTIES:

• Abide by the Ohio nursing board of Scope of Practice
• Displays critical thinking skills in emergencies and daily assessments
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Accurately documents on the administration records as directed in nursing policies and procedures.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.
• Reviews resident care, recommends changes, and implements changes when necessary, report changes to Physicians, Care providers, families POA’s as appropriate
• Reviews physicians’ orders to ensure accuracy of medication and treatment administration.
• Orders necessary medications and treatment supplies for resident.
• Maintains medication and treatment carts and medication room in clean orderly fashion.
• Maintains record of medication room refrigerator temperature. Checks to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained.
• Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated medications.
• Accountable for narcotic count and records.
• Ensures that catheter bags, tube feeding supplies and oxygen supplies are dated and clean.
• Provides leadership in nonprofessional staff assigned to unit.
• Instructs residents in self-help and self-care.
• Reports discrepancies on all orders, diet etc. to charge nurse, Physician,as appropriate .
• Participates in patient care planning by providing nursing input.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with families and residents and exhibits empathy and understanding of their feelings and concerns.
• Reports needs and concerns for in-services.
• Recognizes safety hazards, addresses them and reports them to Supervisor or Unit coordinator.
• Assist with resident care as necessary.
• Attends education in-services and maintains professional license expectation’s
• Practices and adheres to Infection control polices

Work Environment:

• Settings: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Work Hours: Full-time

Job Classification:

• Hourly