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.