Charge Nurse RN- Weekend

Dawson Springs Health and Rehab • Dawson Springs, KY

413d • $83,200 - $83,200

About The Position

The Charge Nurse RN is responsible for facilitating expert multidisciplinary care for residents in a long-term care setting. This role involves both clinical and managerial responsibilities, ensuring that care standards are met and that nursing staff are effectively educated and developed. The Charge Nurse will manage the unit on a shift basis, coordinate care delivery, and maintain effective communication within the unit and across shifts.

Requirements

• RN License (Required)
• Ability to relocate to Dawson Springs, KY 42408 before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates expert multidisciplinary care for the residents by direction, supervision, and example.
• Acts as a clinical and managerial resource for all nursing units.
• Manages the unit on a shift-by-shift basis, taking responsibility for all aspects of care in conjunction with other nursing personnel.
• Cooperates with all other departments that impact the functioning of the unit.
• Provides leadership in conjunction with nursing assistants, including participation in standard setting and maintenance of care standards.
• Provides intermittent care and may be required to cover vacant positions when necessary.
• Participates in education and development of all nursing staff.
• Coordinates and manages the delivery of care within the unit.
• Ensures the prompt initiation of appropriate treatments per physician's orders.
• Assists with and facilitates information gathering for accurate resident record entries.
• Leads the implementation of procedures as provided by the standards of care.
• Coordinates the transfer of residents per policy.
• Maintains and develops effective communication systems within the unit and across shifts.
• Assists with standard setting, protocols, and quality assurance programs.
• Participates in the process of clinical and record audits.
• Manages resources effectively and economically.
• Monitors and evaluates the standards of care and facilitates remedial action when necessary.
• Assures resident care is delivered in accordance with established policies and protocols.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours
• Competitive pay at $40.00 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed