đź“Ť Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, US
đź’Ľ Type: Perdiem
🏠Work: On-site
đź’° Salary: USD 45 - 49 (hourly)
đź“ť Description: **RN Charge Nurse** \\- Evenings Per Diem
**Rate of Pay:** $45\\.00 Base Rate. 8% shift differential (must work minimum 4 hours): weekdays $48\\.60, $49\\.50 with 2% weekend differential
Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie has an immediate need for an RN Charge Nurse.
We are looking for a qualified charge nurse to be responsible for the physical assessments of all residents, and will assist with the evaluation or assessment of residents with a change of condition. The Charge RN provides leadership to the other nursing staff on the unit. The ideal incumbent will possess both strong clinical and managerial skills. A high degree of empathy and interpersonal awareness is critical, as is the ability to take initiative and act in accordance with The Lutheran Care Center philosophies and standards.
**Responsibilities**
* Directs and supervises the activities of all nursing personnel on designated shift through assignment of duties based on resident need and staff mix.
* Carries out established policies and procedures, medication and treatment administration, performs and/or supervises and assists with resident care as needed.
* Review residents’ condition and needs daily and provides clinical updates to LPNs and CNAs on an ongoing basis. Notifies physician/family of changes in resident condition.
* Observes nursing care and performs daily rounds to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with established policies/procedures.
* Makes recommendation for additional or modified services, in accordance with residents’ total needs.
* Assist new residents in adjusting to their new environment and informs them of applicable policies and procedures.
* Observes the nutritional needs of residents, by actively participating at mealtimes. Notifies dietary department changes in diets, etc.
* Accompanies physician on rounds to answer questions, assist with examinations and treatments. Initiates doctor’s orders as necessary. Administers and forwards medication orders to pharmacy.
* Investigates and receives complaints. Refers complaints to Clinical Manager as necessary.
* Develops, implements, and updates nursing care plan to assure continuity of resident’s needs.
* Maintains resident medical and nursing records. Enters nursing observations and actions taken as per policies and procedures.
* Provides orientation and assists new personnel in nursing care techniques and procedures. Facilitates attendance of staff at in\\-services and committee meetings.
* Investigates, reports, and records all accidents of residents and staff, visitors to Clinical Manager, physician and family.
* Operates or supervises the operation of equipment assigned to unit. Provides assistance and guidance to nursing team as required and initiates maintenance repair as indicated.
* Assists physician with monthly review of medication and physical examinations for each resident. Prepares lab work slips and writes weekly and monthly summaries of patient’s condition.
* Maintains appropriate records including PRI forms, documentation needed for PRI’s, and 24\\-hour shift report. Participates in completion of MDS\\+.
* Gives report to on\\-coming nurse on conditions of residents and/or any unusual actions taken.
* Participates in, or provides staff for, meetings to discuss resident care needs. Submits minutes to Clinical Manager on a monthly basis. Participates in in\\-service education.
* Attends meetings of supervisory and administrative staff to discuss units operation, staff training needs. Helps to formulate programs to assure quality level of unit care.
**Experience and Skills**
* Valid NYS RN license required. NEW GRADUATES WELCOME!
* Associates Degree in Nursing with Bachelors in Nursing preferred.
* 3\\-5 years experience in an environment with clinically complex cases, with preference given to those with experience in long term care. Willing to train the right candidate
* CPR BLS (ACLS preferred)
* Team management skills
* Great communication and people skills
* Excellent organizational and problem\\-solving skills
**Lutheran Care Center** is a 160\\-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, and the care of our residents always comes first. Lutheran Care Center is a subsidiary of **The Lutheran Care Network**.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
For the health and safety of our residents, our facility requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID\\-19, MMR, and PPD.
EOE
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