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Metcalfe Nursing and Rehab

Charge Nurse (RN/LPN)

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What they do

A Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses. Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answers questions regarding protocol. Directs admission, discharge and general flow of patients.

$70,320 / year median in Kentucky

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Join Our Team Metcalfe Health Nursing and Rehabilitation depend on our employees to deliver the compassionate care that is the hallmark of our organization. To recognize their accomplishments, we reward them with competitive salaries, competitive benefits and the support to achieve in an environment dedicated to their success.
FULL TIME
: 12 hours
POSITION PURPOSE
Work with physicians, implementing orders for medications, treatments and special tests. Supervise CNA'S, providing them support in order that they may provide total nursing care for residents .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Utilize the nursing process to assess resident care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care. Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling to extent permitted by law Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assess and document resident's condition and nursing needs, assign team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet resident's needs Implement physicians' orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required by company policy and loca l/ state/federal rules and regulations Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner Coordinate nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments Report and record observations and reactions regarding residents Assist or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments Perform additional duties as assigned. Shift Differential $.50 for every year of licensure $4.00 differential 3p-11p $5.00 differentail 11p-7a Weekend Differential
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS
New Graduates welcomed. Must possess an RN/LPN Nursing license.