Charge Nurse- Team Lead - Nights

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 The Charge Nurse is to assist the Nursing supervisor in the responsibility for the total patient care within the nursing unit, and the management of the unit.

Rates:

LPN $28 to $32 depending on experience and licensure

RN $34 to $40 depending on experience and licensure. 

PLUS we offer additional shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts!!

DUTIES:

• Carry out administrative and patient care duties as part of their shift responsibilities


• Supervises and assumes responsibility for the actions and care delivered by the STNA’s


• Abides by department policies and procedures and interprets them to personnel, medical staff, patients and the public.


• Willing to work on the unit designated by the D.O.N., A.D.O.N, or Supervisor.


• Checks 24 hour report sheet for changes/updates in the patient care needs for the day.


• Makes walking rounds, supervision of the N.A. care delivered.


• Administers medication (including IV) and treatment per the Physician orders specific to the patient.


• Attempts to meet the needs of the patient in a spiritual or psychological manner with the resources available to the nurse.


• Assists and directs in the admission/discharge process of patients.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Gives and receives report at the beginning and change of shift to oncoming staff.


• Takes and transcribes physician orders.


• Answers telephone inquiries.


• Evaluates patient care needs, condition, develops and or adds to existing plan of care for the individual patient.


• Admission process of patient in the event the documentation nurse is not available (verifying Physician orders, transcribing pre-admission information, arranging diagnostic and therapeutic needs within and outside of the facility, ordering medication/treatment need, communication to dietary of the patient needs, completes needed paper work per admission check list)


• Transfer and discharge of patients (arrangements for transportation, communication with the family/responsible party, appropriate paper work to accompany the patient).


• Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient electronic medical record

GENERAL UNIT DUTIES:     

• Directs and assists with department cleaning and care of equipment/appliances.


• Communication with teamwork with all departments.


• Overall safety and cleanliness of the unit.


• Greet and direct visitors on the unit

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Nursing license in the state where the facility is located


• Responsible for meeting the state required continuing education hours per licensure period.


• Good physical and mental health.


• Have a sincere desire to work with elderly


• Must be willing to perform non-professional duties.


• Must be level-headed and take or give direction in an emergency situation.


• Must be able to place the patient needs above own desires or judgement.


• Must always serve as a patient advocate.

Doverwood is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace