RN Night Shift Charge Nurse - Brinker Denton SCC LLC
Denton, TX 76208
About the Job
JOB TITLE: CHARGE NURSE - RN 10p-6a
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices, regulations and directed by the Director of Nursing. To lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a current RN license
CPR certification required
Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To assure resident safety.
Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the unit
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees
Maintains acceptable standards of patient care
Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution
Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel
Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders
Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures
Is able to use AccuNurse system to convey/receive resident information
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments and visitors
Obtains and documents nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems
Performs basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigation as needed
Assesses for and notifies physician and other appropriate parties of changes in condition
Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient
Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients
Consistently follows established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care
Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel
Communicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan
Performs competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given in that unit
Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations
Supports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures
Seeks guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered
Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests
Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
WORK SCHEDULE:
As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays; non-exempt position
AA/EEO/M/F/D/V
BENEFITS:
At Brinker we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.
Other benefits of the Charge Nurse
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Vacation and Paid Time Off
Sick
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Training for CEU’s Credits