RN- Weekend RN - Port Allen, LA

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Director of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the RN Charge Nurse position is to assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing the coordination of quality care for facility residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following represents the essential functions of the RN Charge Nurse's role. This list is intended to be a general description of duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to change according to the needs of the facility determined by the Administrator and/or corporate designee.

• Assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing the coordination of quality care for facility residents.
• Assist with data entry review of physician orders.
• Assist nurses with incidents, incident investigation, emergencies, etc. as needed to ensure processes are followed and quality care is provided.
• Reviews 24-hour report and addresses any concerns.
• Makes rounds frequently during the shift providing intervention as needed. During the entire shift, will be attuned to needs of the unit while doing other nursing tasks.
• May assist with medication or treatment administration.
• Assists with dining room observation during meals to ensure safety of the residents.
• Notifies the physician of unusual findings as indicated.
• Attends required in-service training.
• Functions within the constraints of established policy and procedure consistent with accepted nursing standards.
• Is assigned responsibility/authority for decisions relating to nursing services, assigned supervisory duties and related tasks; but may consult with nurse supervisor, director of nursing, administrator, nurse consultants, or other nursing professionals, or other resources.
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason.
• Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
• Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations which will be reviewed in the evaluation process. DON/Administrator may edit, alter, add to, or exclude duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration (RN) in the state where employed are required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current state license to practice as a nurse.
• Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.