Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
The Charge Nurse oversees nursing staff during shifts, ensures patient care quality, manages supplies and household operations, and handles immediate clinical needs. This role combines leadership with hands-on care, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, maintaining documentation, managing daily operations related to patient care, and contributing to household organization and staff development.
Reports to: Director of Nursing (DON)
Key Responsibilities
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Monitor daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal allocation of resources.
- Conduct staff reviews and provide ongoing training and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Adjust and manage staff schedules in KanTime and post to Teams.
- Post open shifts on agency job boards to ensure coverage.
- Be on-call to provide immediate support or direction to on-duty staff during emergencies.
- Generate talking points and concerns for monthly staff meetings.
- Patient Care Quality Assurance
- Conduct quality assurance (Q/A) checks on patient charts for compliance and accuracy.
- Verify patient schedules and authorizations regularly.
- Act as the escalation point for complex patient concerns and issues.
- Medication and Order Management
- Add new medications to patient records as necessary.
- Update and maintain NARC (Narcotic) sheets.
- Use OmniView to refill medications and ensure accurate documentation.
- Patient and Household Supplies Management
- Order and inventory DME, respiratory, food, household, and personal supplies.
- Verify inventory received against packing slips and resolve discrepancies.
- Oversee household cleanliness standards, organizing daily room checks and general house operations.
- Transportation and Patient Logistics
- Request transportation for patients and ensure smooth coordination.
- Order and manage specific food needs, such as Bridget’s food.
- Clinical Care and Support
- Provide direct patient care as necessary, including administering medications, monitoring vitals, and assisting with treatments.
- Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, addressing complex patient needs.
- Perform APD Monthly Monitoring Visits and document findings.
- Administrative and Communication Duties
- Respond to voicemails, texts, and calls on the Charge Nurse cell phone.
- Manage tasks in Microsoft Planner to ensure operational efficiency.
- Regularly update and maintain Plan of Care and Standard Orders documentation.
- Manage and distribute eFax files in Worldview.
- Ensure the "Clip Board" is current with necessary information for staff reference.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Complete incident reports and escalate critical incidents to the DON.
- Ensure accurate documentation of patient care activities, assessments, and plans.
- Perform periodic checks on "Everything You Need" files to ensure staff have the necessary resources.
Required Qualifications
- Education:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of operation.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or charge nurse role, preferably in a home health or similar setting.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and proficient in documentation standards.
- Skills:
- Strong clinical knowledge and ability to provide expert guidance on patient care.
- Proficiency in time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations and quality assurance practices.
- Certification:
- BLS/ACLS certifications preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Continuing education and training reimbursement