Charge Nurse (RN)

We are looking for a Charge Nurse (RN) to fill a full-time role in a variety of shifts, or a part-time role which will cover two day shifts per week, one of which will be every 7th weekend.
SIGN-ON BONUS! Job Summary The Charge Nurse is responsible for directing patient care for designated shifts.
The position will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process.
Contributes to nursing assessment and the development of a nursing care plan while participating in the evaluation of nursing care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works as part of an interdisciplinary team administering care to residents.
Assesses resident needs and modify care to best serve each resident.
Assess and provide resident care within established policies, procedures, and professional standards with consideration and respect for the residents’ choices, privacy, dignity, safety and independence.
Administers medications and treatments, reporting changes in residents’ condition and takes necessary actions.
Works in cooperation with the nursing staff in making provisions for residents and monitors care provided to ensure the residents receive accurate and safe care.
Communicates effectively with family members, physicians, and other appropriate individuals at all times and provides notifications when there are changes in resident’s condition or physician orders.
Completes various resident clinical records and forms including the care plan, daily resident charting, and medication administration record, lab results, etc.
Assists with orientation of new staff, provides ongoing instruction, and initiates disciplinary procedure as needed.
Actively supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Certified Medication Aides (CMA) ensuring staff are well informed of responsibilities.
Determines appropriate CNA assignments based on resident assessment, acuity, diagnosis and other care needs.
Participates in an on-call rotation with other members of the nursing team.
Qualifications To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required.
The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.
Education and Experience: Associates degree in nursing required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior nursing experience preferred.
Licensure Certification: Current RN licensure with the Board of Nursing in Minnesota Current CPR certification Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect to residents and coworkers.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to utilize computers and complete documentation in electronic medical records Knowledge of health regulations.
Visual and auditory ability to observe the daily living needs of the residents in order to provide quality care.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions including the ability to read, write and understand English.
Strong supervisory skills to lead LPNs, CMAs & CNAs ***North Star Manor offers AMAZING full-time benefits!*** Individual employee health insurance premium is covered 100%.
Family coverage premium is paid by North Star Manor at approximately 58.
25%.
Up to $3650 for a Health Savings Account prorated by our 24 bi-weekly pay-periods over the calendar year.
North Star Manor covers 50% of the premiums for you and your family vision and dental insurance coverage.
North Star Manor also provides Paid Time Off (PTO) and seven holidays per year.
We belong to the Minnesota sponsored PERA, (Minnesota Public Employee Retirement).
You will have 6.
5% deducted from your check pre-tax and the facility will match it with 6.
5%.
After five years of vestment, all monies in the account will be for you.
Upon retirement your monies and years of service will be figured into a lifetime annuity check each month.
North Star Manor pays for Life Insurance Coverage of one time your annual salary with an additional one year for Accidental Death.
You may purchase extra for you and your family if you wish.
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