Charge Nurse - RN- FT Nights
Purpose of Position:
The purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the Aides/Orderlies and other staff being supervised, as well as give direct nursing care to patients.
Description of Required Duties and Tasks:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
o Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing aides and other staff being supervised.
o Give direct nursing care to patients.
o Visit all assigned patients at regular intervals during tour of duty.
o Supervise feeding of patients as necessary.
o Notify physician when patient's condition warrants.
o Perform administrative duties, such as documenting of:
o Nurses' noteso Doctors' orderso Discharge planso Dietary changeso Reportso Evaluationso Studieso Billing and other charge slipso Miscellaneous forms, charts, etc.
o Chart pertinent facts and information in a professional, clear and comprehensive manner.
o Admit, transfer and discharge patients according to policy.
o Recognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
o Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
o Ensure that physicians sign off on all verbal orders and document process.
o Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc.
o Give and receive condition report from the on-coming and off-going shift.
o Perform emergency procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate other parties.
o Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur.
o Monitor and update care plans on each shift as appropriate.
o Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster drills and be prepared to carry out duties in the event on an actual event.
o Recognize, intervene and/or report complaints and grievances from patients, families, visitors and employees.
o Monitor the facility for possible health and safety hazards.
o Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions and other information relating to patients, employees and facility.
o Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
o Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients' personal and health care needsRequired Skills:
o Update daily census report and submit as required.
o Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.
o Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.
o Assist in updates of written policies and procedures of routine nursing care.
o Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
o Admit, transfer and discharge patients.
o Monitor and participate in daily clean-up of the nurses' station.
o Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
EducationRequiredAssociates or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequired CPR Certification Registered Nurse Recommended Skills Administration Billing Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Confidentiality Drilling Operations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the Aides/Orderlies and other staff being supervised, as well as give direct nursing care to patients.
Description of Required Duties and Tasks:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
o Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing aides and other staff being supervised.
o Give direct nursing care to patients.
o Visit all assigned patients at regular intervals during tour of duty.
o Supervise feeding of patients as necessary.
o Notify physician when patient's condition warrants.
o Perform administrative duties, such as documenting of:
o Nurses' noteso Doctors' orderso Discharge planso Dietary changeso Reportso Evaluationso Studieso Billing and other charge slipso Miscellaneous forms, charts, etc.
o Chart pertinent facts and information in a professional, clear and comprehensive manner.
o Admit, transfer and discharge patients according to policy.
o Recognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
o Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
o Ensure that physicians sign off on all verbal orders and document process.
o Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc.
o Give and receive condition report from the on-coming and off-going shift.
o Perform emergency procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate other parties.
o Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur.
o Monitor and update care plans on each shift as appropriate.
o Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster drills and be prepared to carry out duties in the event on an actual event.
o Recognize, intervene and/or report complaints and grievances from patients, families, visitors and employees.
o Monitor the facility for possible health and safety hazards.
o Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions and other information relating to patients, employees and facility.
o Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
o Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients' personal and health care needsRequired Skills:
o Update daily census report and submit as required.
o Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.
o Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.
o Assist in updates of written policies and procedures of routine nursing care.
o Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
o Admit, transfer and discharge patients.
o Monitor and participate in daily clean-up of the nurses' station.
o Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
EducationRequiredAssociates or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequired CPR Certification Registered Nurse Recommended Skills Administration Billing Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Confidentiality Drilling Operations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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