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WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS JOB DESCRIPTION CLASS TITLE: RN CHARGE NURSE CLASS: UNION REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING JOB SUMMARY: Assumes direct responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of facility residents under his/her care. Supervises the nursing personnel including LPNs, nursing assistants and health service aides. Complies with nursing standards, federal/state nursing regulations and the policies and procedures of SHNH. Responsibilities include defining, planning, organizing, directing, managing, implementing, evaluating nursing care provided to SHNH residents. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Completes and documents comprehensive nursing assessment of the health status of resident and addresses changes to resident conditions. • Develops and implements an interim plan of care. • Provides and documents observations and delivery of care according to established guidelines • Accurately transcribes and implements authorized healthcare professionals orders • Accurately administers and documents medications and treatments • Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals • Responds appropriately to emergencies and protects residents and staff from accident/injury by following safety procedures • Assists in maintaining department/unit budget through appropriate monitoring/ usage of unit and resident supplies and monitoring of staff time (appropriate breaks and meals). Reports discrepancies to the DON or her designee • Assists with orientation and ongoing mentoring of peers. • Supervises LPNs, nursing assistants and health service aides in the provision of resident care • Monitors employees to ensure that proper care and service is provided to residents and responds to problems in resident care accordingly • Maintains environment of care in a neat and orderly manner • Assuring resident safety • Performs other duties as assigned by the DON, ADON or RN house supervisor. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: • Medical records (charts) and all related forms. • Diagnostic and consulting reports • Staffing schedules • Feeding tube pumps, blood glucose monitor machine, IV pumps, blood pressure machine, oxygen analyzer, oxygen tanks and concentrators, suction machine, SCD machine, ear thermometer, electric lifts & stands, weight scales, fax machines and computers. EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE: • R.N. by State of Illinois • LTC and supervisory experience required • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, strong communication skills and leadership abilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: • Long-term care and supervision. • Accu-Care computer program. • Computer applications related to work. Skills required to: • Multiple step calculations using algebraic and geometric principles. • Recognition of definitions for difficult or uncommon jargon and technical terms based on context, figure out general underlying principles of advanced procedures and concepts. • Write strong, high consistent business communications that are related to overall business functioning. • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. • Engage in formal one-on-one verbal interactions with company personnel and external customers. • Make formal presentations for in-service education. Ability to: General ability to: • Ability to speak and write in a clear, concise, creative and professional manner. • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, residents and family members. • Ability to determine outcome of resident care and staff performance. • Discipline staff and input changes in policies