RN Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB TITLE : RN CHARGE NURSE

JOB CODE : 42

DEPARTMENT : NURSING

FLSA STATUS : NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR OF NURSING

DATE OF LAST UPDATE : 02 / 11 / 2020

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for providing nursing care to residents as prescribed by the

physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices, regulations, and directed by

the Director of Nursing. The RN Charge Nurse will lead or direct licensed and non-professional

staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• ? Provide the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing

functions of patients in the unit

and visitors

comprehensive of present condition and prior problems

physiology, and pathology

communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the

patient

care

nonprofessional personnel

care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan

that unit

procedures

been mastered

safety

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

Required

Preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing,

pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable

accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE : As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Clinical

Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.