Charge Nurse

ST. MARY’S VILLA NURSING HOME JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Charge Nurse - RN, LPN, GPN, GN FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt DEPARTMENT: Nursing SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Supervises and renders total nursing care to residents within an assigned unit. Works with the Director of Nursing and is responsible for nursing personnel under his/her supervision. Observes and reports all symptoms and conditions of the resident. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:  Provides appropriate, holistic resident assessment.  Accurately records nursing notes on any changes in the resident’s medical, emotional or physical changes.  Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and notes reactions.  Accompanies the physician when visiting residents; sets up treatment and prepares equipment for that visitation.  Reports accurately any significant physical, social, psychological and environmental changes/deterioration of resident’s status to supervisor and physician.  Demonstrates appropriate documentation on nursing care plans.  Performs only the duties that he/she has been taught and passed competency in--within the scope of professional nursing practices.  Understands Resident Bill of Rights, especially the right to privacy and strict confidentiality of all personal records, medical history and information pertaining to that resident.  Assumes responsibility for operations on his/her assigned unit, including supervision and or disciplinary counseling of assigned C.N.A’s.  Assigns, delegates, disciplines and directs staff and reports any concerns to the supervisor for additional follow-up.  Demonstrates ability to appraise staff.  Interprets nursing home policies to staff, residents and their families.  Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:  Follows nursing policies and procedures of nursing home in accordance with Policy and Procedure Manual.  Demonstrates knowledge of Dept. of Health regulations.  Demonstrates and practices standards of conduct in the areas of quality of care, human resources, compliance with laws, communication, and confidentiality.  Observes and practices Infection Control and Standard Precautions in accordance with St. Mary’s Villa Campus standards.  Utilizes equipment in a safe and appropriate manner as designated by facility policy. Observes and promptly reports equipment safety hazards or defective/malfunctioning equipment or supplies.  Demonstrates good body mechanics when performing care.  Demonstrates knowledge of fire drill and all other emergency preparedness plans.  Follows care plan and advises supervisor of any changes noted in residents.  Demonstrates sensitivity to issues of fraud and abuse.  Attends mandatory inservices and other inservices in order to update and enhance present knowledge and skills.  Works unit he/she is assigned to and is flexible with staff scheduling needs. Departmental and Campus Expectations of Employee:  Seeks assistance and consultation from supervisor as needed.  Exercises tact and professionalism when dealing with difficult residents, employees, or family members.  Advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring follow-up or attention.  Able to perform proficiently and calmly under stress and in emergency situations.  Exercises effective time management skills and utilizes available resources effectively.  Approaches people in a manner which creates harmony and promotes cooperation.  Maintains good working relationship with peers, residents, and families.  Expresses concerns properly without an attitude of complaining