RN Charge Nurse

Basic Qualifications Education/Training: Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current Rhode Island license to practice as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skill; proficient assessment skills; minimal typing skills; auditory and visual skills; ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, and push and pull items weighing fifty (50) pounds or less. General Responsibilities Responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to residents and to coordinate total nursing care for residents; implementing specific procedures and programs; participating with the Director of Nursing, ADNS the Nursing Supervisor in establishing specific goals, determining work procedures and expediting work flow; insuring compliance with all operating policies and procedures and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations and Federal regulations; communicating with and supervising appropriate personnel; providing daily reports and other periodic reports; perform all the duties of a certified nursing assistant when required. Standard Requirements 1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of The Holiday Retirement Home. 2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment. 3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: a. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. b. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data. c. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior. 4. Supports and participates in common teamwork: a. Cooperates and collaborates with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgement. b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns. d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform, and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned. Essential Duties – Charge Nurse 1. Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning and to coordinate total nursing care for the residents as illustrated by the following: a. Assess residents and analyze obtained information to develop appropriate interventions to prevent decline; record signs of change in condition; notify appropriate staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation, development of skin breakdown, etc.; observe conditions which indicate possible need for restorative nursing programs and then notify appropriate staff per facility protocol of the need for evaluation; inform the physician of changes in assessment when appropriate. b. Administer medications and treatments to residents; monitor administration of intravenous fluids; place orders for medication from the pharmacy. c. Assess residents upon admission to develop interim care plan and further assess in depth to contribute to the complete care plan. Update care plans as warranted and required. Attend and participate at Plan of Care meetings as scheduled. d. Respond to emergencies; assess the condit