GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Charge Nurse is to assist the Nursing supervisor (Day Shift) in the responsibility for the total patient care within the nursing unit, and the management of the unit. Rates: LPN $29 to $34 depending on experience and licensure RN $35 to $42 depending on experience and licensure. PLUS we offer additional shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts!! DUTIES: • Carry out administrative and patient care duties as part of their shift responsibilities • Supervises and assumes responsibility for the actions and care delivered by the STNA’s • Abides by department policies and procedures and interprets them to personnel, medical staff, patients and the public. • Willing to work on the unit designated by the D.O.N., A.D.O.N, or Supervisor. • Checks 24 hour report sheet for changes/updates in the patient care needs for the day. • Makes walking rounds, supervision of the N.A. care delivered. • Administers medication (including IV) and treatment per the Physician orders specific to the patient. • Attempts to meet the needs of the patient in a spiritual or psychological manner with the resources available to the nurse. • Assists and directs in the admission/discharge process of patients. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES • Gives and receives report at the beginning and change of shift to oncoming staff. • Takes and transcribes physician orders. • Answers telephone inquiries. • Evaluates patient care needs, condition, develops and or adds to existing plan of care for the individual patient. • Admission process of patient in the event the documentation nurse is not available (verifying Physician orders, transcribing pre-admission information, arranging diagnostic and therapeutic needs within and outside of the facility, ordering medication/treatment need, communication to dietary of the patient needs, completes needed paper work per admission check list) • Transfer and discharge of patients (arrangements for transportation, communication with the family/responsible party, appropriate paper work to accompany the patient). • Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient electronic medical record GENERAL UNIT DUTIES: • Directs and assists with department cleaning and care of equipment/appliances. • Communication with teamwork with all departments. • Overall safety and cleanliness of the unit. • Greet and direct visitors on the unit PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Nursing license in the state where the facility is located • Responsible for meeting the state required continuing education hours per licensure period. • Good physical and mental health. • Have a sincere desire to work with elderly • Must be willing to perform non-professional duties. • Must be level-headed and take or give direction in an emergency situation. • Must be able to place the patient needs above own desires or judgement. • Must always serve as a patient advocate. Boonespring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace