Charge Nurse RN or LPN

Shift:

PRN Hours Vary

Position title:
Charge Nurse RN

• Must be a qualified Registered Nurse, licensed to practice nursing in the state of Oklahoma.
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties required.
• Should have at least 6 months experience in a hospital or long term care facility and have training in rehabilitation and/or geriatric care.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work some weekends and some holidays.

• Reports to the Director of Nursing.

• Has the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the provision of nursing services for the designated work shift.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of nursing services objective, standards of nursing practice and nursing policies and procedures as written or directed by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Will make rounds to see all residents at least three (3) times per shift.
• Prepares, administers, documents and orders medications given to residents in the facility in a timely manner and according to facility protocol.
• Is responsible for performing treatments on residents per physician orders.
• Assumes a leadership role in directing the duties of nursing assistants on a designated shift.
• Maintains all emergency equipment – checks to see that all equipment is on the tray, properly dated and current.
• Maintains a current knowledge of drugs and drug interactions.
• Attend in‑services and licensed nurses meeting as scheduled.
• Calls doctors for orders and reports on condition of the residents when necessary.
• Responds to the emergency needs of the resident.