Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Summary
The Charge Nurse assists the Unit Manager in managing and coordinating resident care, activities, unit operations, and nursing personnel on a designated nursing unit. The Charge Nurse serves as a clinical leader, ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, resident safety, and effective communication among residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Hiring for Full Time M-F w/ participation in the On Call Rotation
Pay Range (depending on experience):
LPN: $33.13 - $38.65/hr
RN: $37.25 - $43.47/hrEducation
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing (RN or LPN) program.
Licensure
- Current Massachusetts Nursing license in good standing
Skills & Abilities
- Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff.
- Physical and mental stamina necessary to perform duties throughout the scheduled shift.
- Ability to perform essential job functions without posing a direct threat to residents, coworkers, or others.
Essential ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Unit Management
- Evaluate resident status and unit activities at the beginning of each shift and ensure adequate staffing levels to provide safe, high-quality care.
- Make frequent rounds to assess resident needs and monitor staff performance.
- Recommend staffing patterns and scheduling needs to nursing administration.
- Recommend equipment and supply needs to nursing administration.
- Develop and coordinate work schedules for nursing personnel.
- Monitor employee attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism; provide coaching and counseling as needed.
- Participate in employee counseling, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
- Conduct regular nursing unit meetings.
- Maintain positive working relationships with nursing staff and other departments.
Resident Care & Clinical Oversight
- Ensure resident assessments and care plans are completed, reviewed, revised, and implemented according to regulatory requirements.
- Oversee direct care activities to ensure compliance with facility policies and standards of care.
- Participate in the development and revision of resident care plans.
- Evaluate resident conditions and the appropriateness of care provided.
- Provide direct resident care as required.
- Report changes in resident condition to physicians, the Assistant Director of Nursing, and/or Shift Supervisor.
- Foster collaborative working relationships with physicians and healthcare providers.
- Coordinate care and communicate effectively with families and significant others.
Quality, Safety & Customer Service
- Ensure concerns, complaints, and issues related to nursing services are addressed promptly and professionally.
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of residents and employees.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safety standards, and facility policies.
- Participate in the facility's on-call rotation as assigned.
- Represent the facility and nursing services in professional and community activities when requested.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to grow into nursing management roles
- Meaningful work caring for seniors and short-term rehabilitation residents
- Collaborative and resident-focused environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package