Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
POSITION: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing services delivered to all residents of a designated unit for the duration of the shift. The Charge Nurse provides direct care, administers treatments and medications, organizes and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff consistent with staff competency and each individual resident’s comprehensive resident observation and plan of care. This position also supervises direct care staff. This position makes decisions about resident care needs during shift within scope of clinical competence, consistent with facility policies and procedures. REPORTING: This position reports to the Director of Nursing. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing License: Current, active license as Registered Nurse. Work Experience: Experience in long term geriatric nursing care and experience and/or training in supervision preferred but not required. EMAIL RESUME TO: garagon@plum.com or msagerian@plum.com