Charge Nurse

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

Employee is required to direct, administer and record the care given to residents in this facility. The Charge Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing.

• Communicate with family members regarding the progress of the resident.
• Assist visiting physicians in rounds.
• Draw blood and obtain fluids to submit for lab work.
• Record and monitor all progress of residents and communicate with physicians according to facility policies. Assist in dining area and in feeding.
• Monitor work of other nursing staff in unit to ensure thoroughness and assist with tasks as needed.
• Use telephones to communicate with physicians, arrange transportation for doctor appointments, and contact families.
• Make rounds to ensure cleanliness and proper care to residents.
• Coordinate care of residents in accordance with their care plans.
• Effectively manage all nursing staff assigned to unit.
• Complete various reports as needed.
• Monitor personal and staff compliance with all State and federal requirements including blood‑borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety.
• Monitor personal and staff compliance with residents’ rights.
• Assure that all medications and treatments are administered as ordered and in a timely fashion according to facility policies and schedules.
• Replace nursing staff that call in sick with additional staff. Provide nursing services when sufficient staff cannot be attained.

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for the position:

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have a valid Kansas nursing license that is in good standing with the State.
• Must have basic computer skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• This is a supervisory position. Employee is required to handle employees in a manner that assists them in their ability to function effectively.
• Employee may be asked to perform other duties not listed above. Such duties will be within the scope of the employee’s training and ability.
• The employer reserves the right to modify this job description based upon the company needs.
• Primary
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • Lift up to 10 lbs:
    Constantly
  • Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
    Frequently
  • Lift 26 to 50 lbs:
    Occasionally
  • Lift over 50 lbs:
    Occasionally
  • Carry up to 10 lbs:
    Constantly
  • Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
    Occasionally
  • Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
    Rarely
  • Carry over 50 lbs:
    Not required
  • Reach above shoulder height:
    Frequently
  • Reach at shoulder height:
    Constantly
  • Reach below shoulder height:
    Constantly
  • Push/Pull:
    Constantly
  • Hand Manipulation:
    • Grasping:
      Constantly
    • Handling:
      Constantly
    • Torquing:
      Frequently
    • Fingering:
      Constantly
• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing may be required.
• Employees may be required to operate an automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.