Charge Nurse - Nights

Local Travelers Accepted - Will Receive Lower Local Rate

Position Summary:

The Charge Nurse role assists the Director in the achievement of organizational and Department specific goals and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a Charge nurse, quality management coordinator, and a resource for the unit. This position will provide back up support administratively in the absence of the Director. The Charge Nurse coordinates and directs total nursing care for an assigned group of residents/patients during a given period of duty by assuming full responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident/patient care.

Participates in patient/resident and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other resident/patient team members according to established facility/unit and department policies, procedures and standards. The RN is directly responsible to the D.O.N or his/her designee. The R.N. maintains resident/patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education - 2 year College (Associates Degree)
Experience - 3 years minimum nursing experience

License - Active State of Maine or Compact RN license.

Certification - BLS required

Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values:
• Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Shift: Nights 6:30pm-7:00am

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialties:
Long Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing (SNF)
General

Certifications:

General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)
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