Charge Nurse
- RN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Charge nurses employed in Kentucky earn a median of $38.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Schedule Type: Full-time, 3p-11p
Step into a rewarding leadership role where your confidence, clinical knowledge, and caring spirit will shine! We are seeking a dynamic Charge Nurse to oversee daily operations, support nursing staff, and champion high-quality care for our residents. If you are energized by teamwork, driven by compassion, and motivated to lead by example, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge, purpose, and growth. Come be part of a team that appreciates your skills and celebrates your success!
Celebrating a Culture of Excellence
Proudly managed by ClearView Healthcare Management, winner of the 2026 Best Places to Work, recognized by The Courier Journal | USA TODAY
Charge Nurse Responsibilities
- Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
- Utilizes genuine and positive communication to make each patient feel informed, understood, and special.
- An effective team member who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
- Is able to keep up in the Princeton environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
- Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
- Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance
- Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
- Educates patients on surgical procedures
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
- Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
- Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
- Changes dressings, inserts catheters, and starts IVs
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Utilizes time management skills.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
Charge Nurse Requirements
- Current LPN or RN license in State.
- At least one year of experience as an LPN or RN in a long-term care setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of Matrixcare preferred.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.
From Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 104 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Russellville, KY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
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