What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse RN position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
The Center at Tucson is looking to hire a weekend Charge Nurse RN now!
Shift Availability: Part-time or full-time available. Weekends required, potential for additional days during the week for full time hours. 10-12 hour shifts anticipated.
Pay: $38-46/hour, dependent on experience.
Job Description: The primary purpose of the Charge Nurse is to provide direct nursing care to patients and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the nursing staff.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Assist with admissions (i.e., inputting orders, taking report, etc.)
- Address questions and concerns from patients and patient families
- Assist with med pass and floor nursing as needed
- Audits as assigned by nursing management
About Us
The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Why Join Our Team?
- We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities
- Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
- We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
- Excellent pay
- PTO
- 401k matching
- Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits
Education, licensure, certifications, and experience:
- Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
- Must possess a current and valid Registered Nurse license.
- Must possess a current and valid CPR certification.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
- Must have at least one year experience as a licensed RN.
Other Job Requirements:
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Salary : $38 - $46