Charge Nurse
Job in
Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California, 95071, USA
Listing for:
Chonc
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Charge Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 46 - 50 USD Hourly
USD
46.00
50.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details
Job Location:
CRC2 - SARATOGA, CA 95070
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $46.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage:
None
Job Category:
Health Care
SHIFT SUPERVISOR / CHARGE NURSE
JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
As charge nurse you are delegated to the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Nursing
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, Current Licensure in State of CA, BLS / PALS Proficiency
Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, or related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
The Charge Nurse/Supervisor uses an interdisciplinary approach with residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the needs of patients. They perform specific shift responsibilities.
BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Count all controlled substances at the beginning and end of each shift.Make assignments at the beginning and end of each shift.Receive shift report 7:00am, 3:00pm, 11:00pm from off going shift.Verify that keys have been turned in by outgoing shift.Evaluates resident health status as well as health care services by making frequent resident rounds. Documents informative entries in the medical record (chart and care plan).Check MARS for meds to be given; treatments to be done on own assigned patients.Administer meds and treatments as prescribed by physician and document patient’s response to medications and treatments on own patients.Assists Nurses as needed to assure the delivery of timely resident care.Provides direct supervision and evaluation of work performance of Nurses C.N.A.’sProvide nursing care for assigned patients.Communicates with physicians’ changes of condition or updates of patient’s condition.Rounds with physicians as appropriate.Monitor ancillary departments, i.e. lab and radiology for timely completion of test, assessment of results and MD notification.Oversee and assist in lunch relief.Provide relief for nursing staff as necessary.Attends in-service education and staff meetings.Assures medications refill are ordered as necessaryServes as a resource for all staff including RNs, LVNs, CNAs, & RTsAssures 24-hour nursing report is completed for their shift.Facilitate disposal of outdated meds.Ensure maintenance of crash cart readiness.Ensure emergency preparedness by promoting active participation in drills etc. by all staff.Reviews audits done by pharmacy and medical records and supervises staff in taking appropriate action to correct deficiencies in a timely manner.Verify fax sent on STAT meds needed from pharmacy. Receive and verify any meds delivered by pharmacy.Ensures compliance with infection control practices by all personnel under his/her supervision.Reviews and completes Dietary recommendations of nutritional assessments.Responsible for accurate observations, evaluation and report of resident symptoms.Assists nursing personnel with treatments/emergencies and provides direct nursing care to critically ill residents as needed.Assist with education of residents, families and personnel as needed.Night Shift Charge Nurse or designee reviews all orders of assigned patients received from previous 24 hr. and audits for accurate and complete noting of orders. This includes treatment/medication transcriptions, care planning, nursing notes, etc.Coordinates nursing care with ancillary services.Protects the resident, his/her privacy and property.Check MARs, TARs, UDAs.Take sick calls. Attempt to get replacement. May delegate this to Unit Clerks if available.Performs special projects on an ‘as needed basis’.Performs any other duties as may be requested or assigned by DON.Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Must possess as minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program. Minimum…
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