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Job ID	52452
Company Name	Confidential
Job Title	Charge Nurse - Long Term Care, RN
Salary	Yearly $40,001 - 60,000
Work Type	Full-Time
Citizenship	Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Minimum Education	4-Year
Work From Home	no
Startup Fee Required	no
City	Kittery, ME
Job Description	Company Profile Our client is a state of the art health care facility with both long-term care and skilled rehabilitation services. We have a very active 26 bed rehab unit and a 55 bed long term care unit. We are currently seeking a charge nurse. 1. SUMMARY PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION The primary purpose of your job position is to supervise the day to day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance with current facility policies and rules/ regulations governing the nursing home industry , both State and Federal. II. REPORT TO: Report to the Director of Nursing. III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess a current, unencumbered RN/LPN license in this state. Must be able to write the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical procedures, as well as, state and federal laws that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory willingness to work harmoniously with professional personnel. IV certification preferred Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations. Must possess ability to stay calm and handle stressful situations 1V. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Able to work the hours assigned Direct the functions of the nursing unit(s) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care. Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department. Ensure that all nursing procedures are followed in accordance with facility protocol and safe nursing practice. V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS Ensure that a sufficient number of nursing assistants are available to provide the routine care needed to meet the daily nursing care requirements of each resident. Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. Consult with DON in all matters regarding discipline Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter- department personnel, as well as, other departments within the facility to assure that nursing services and other disciplines can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as, a calm environment throughout the unit. Must attend mandatory in-services, unless a valid written excuse is given to the Director of Nursing, but must also make arrangements with DON to obtain the information. Meet with your staff regularly to assure all members are updated regarding resident care, assignment changes and any information which helps promote the highest quality of care. Perform employee evaluations and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc. JOB FUNCTIONS Assigns duties to unit Certified Nursing Assistants and Certified Medication Technicians in accordance with individual patient care plans. Makes rounds and gives medications, gives treatments and performs other professional duties as ordered or required. Takes and transcribes physician orders. Gives emergency treatment when required and notifies physician of any change in patient status; carries out treatments as ordered. Notifies/updates family when needed. Is responsible for completing incident reports and appropriate follow-up as directed by DON. May perform duties as listed on Certified Nursing Assistant job description Utilize reference materials (i.e., PDR, Federal and State Regulations, etc.,) which are maintained at the nurses' station. Participate, when requested, in the facility's CQI program for the Nursing Services Department. Assist with a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies problems/needs of the resident and indicates the care given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care with measurable goals. Perform monthly summaries as directed Perform all admission assessments as per facility policy Complete all assessments assigned by the DON. Participates in the UR - (Medicare Meeting) weekly as directed. Participate in survey (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
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