Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, DMH, and other regulatory agencies.
• Assure patient care meets best practice standards.
• Ensure compliance with governing regulations and payor guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with High Point policies and procedures.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Assist in developing nursing and medication records for each patient.
• Review and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures.
• Report to Infection Control Committee as needed.
• Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering medications and equipment for daily operation.
• Schedule nurses to maintain adequate staffing patterns.
• Manage call outs and staff supervision.
• Audit narcotic books; hold staff accountable.
• Assess unit acuity and provide direct patient care as needed.
• Review incident reports and restraint documentation; ensure accurate completion.
• Supervise nursing personnel per HPAO supervision policy.
• Maintain and update nursing policies and procedures manual.
• Maintain infection control data and oversee OSHA compliance.
• Participate in required committee meetings.
• Ensure proper disposal of medications.
• Monitor active and inactive EHR records for correct documentation.
• Assist in development and monitoring of group schedule.
• Encourage nursing participation in education opportunities.
• Attend monthly Director of Nursing meetings and hold unit meetings.
• Provide patient education groups or designate another RN/LPN as needed.
• Ensure patient plan of care is updated after crisis intervention; debriefing after restraints/code green.
• Use standard precautions at all times.
• Demonstrate recognition of patient rights; attend facility meetings and conferences.
• Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, Program Director, etc.

• Experience in a Behavioral Health and/or Substance Use Disorder treatment setting.
• Two years? supervisory experience recommended.
• Professional, courteous presentation at all times.
• Flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to organize ideas logically.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with HPAO electronic medical records; ability to learn, use and train others.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues, and/or self‑help programs.
• Understanding of boundaries and ethics.
• Compliance with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations; TB screening.
• Certification in the HPAO approved de‑escalation program.
• CPR Certification.

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• BS in Nursing preferred.
• Experience in a behavioral health care and/or substance use preferred.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospital and Health Care