What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN - Charge Nurse, Weekend Package available- $10,000 sign on bonus position at WESTVIEW CARE CENTER?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate RN/LPN - Charge Nurse to lead and coordinate nursing care within our healthcare facility. This vital role involves supervising clinical staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. As a Charge Nurse, you will serve as a pivotal point of contact for both staff and patients, fostering a positive environment that promotes healing, safety, and well-being. Your expertise in various medical disciplines and strong leadership skills will drive excellence in our care team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to care plans.
- Supervise and support nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and medical documentation updates.
- Administer medications, including injections and IV infusions, following strict protocols.
- Coordinate patient care activities such as catheterization, tube feeding, wound care, and pain management.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans and ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, long-term care regulations, infection control policies, and clinical confidentiality standards.
Skills
- Proven experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and memory care needs.
- Extensive knowledge of EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for accurate medical documentation.
- Strong background in critical care settings including ICU, emergency medicine, Level I & II trauma centers, or hospital medicine.
- Skilled in triage assessment, acute pain management, infectious disease care, and respiratory support including ventilator management.
- Proficiency in ICD-9/10 coding, CPT coding for procedures, and medical terminology to ensure precise documentation.
- Experience with long-term care facilities such as skilled nursing or assisted living environments is highly desirable.
- Ability to perform physical examinations, specimen collection/processing, suturing, and sterile techniques when necessary.
- Excellent caregiver communication skills with an emphasis on patient-centered care and team collaboration.
Join us to make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional nursing leadership that enhances patient outcomes while fostering a supportive team environment!
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40