Charge Nurse RN LPN

The Charge Nurse provides Services in planning organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Unit/Floor in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations and facility policies and procedures.

• Must possess valid NJ state RN or LPN license.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of nursing experience required
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• Two (2) years or more years of experience as a supervisor/charge nurse in a nursing care center, hospital or other related health care Center.
• Working knowledge with PCC and MDS
• Knowledge of current LTC state guidelines
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Bi-lingual is a plus

• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Provide the Director with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and ability to meet those needs.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
• Perform direct nursing care as needed.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled