Charge Nurse RN or LPN

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff.
• Physical and mental stamina necessary to perform duties throughout the scheduled shift.
• Ability to perform essential job functions without posing a direct threat to residents, coworkers, or others.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Unit Management

• Evaluate resident status and unit activities at the beginning of each shift and ensure adequate staffing levels to provide safe, high-quality care.
• Make frequent rounds to assess resident needs and monitor staff performance.
• Recommend staffing patterns and scheduling needs to nursing administration.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to nursing administration.
• Develop and coordinate work schedules for nursing personnel.
• Monitor employee attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism; provide coaching and counseling as needed.
• Participate in employee counseling, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Conduct regular nursing unit meetings.
• Maintain positive working relationships with nursing staff and other departments.

Resident Care & Clinical Oversight

• Ensure resident assessments and care plans are completed, reviewed, revised, and implemented according to regulatory requirements.
• Oversee direct care activities to ensure compliance with facility policies and standards of care.
• Participate in the development and revision of resident care plans.
• Evaluate resident conditions and the appropriateness of care provided.
• Provide direct resident care as required.
• Report changes in resident condition to physicians, the Assistant Director of Nursing, and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Foster collaborative working relationships with physicians and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with families and significant others.