Charge Nurse RN

About This Role

The Charge Nurse RN provides clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services during assigned shifts in a skilled nursing community. This role involves supervising nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high-quality, compassionate resident care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services during assigned shifts
• Supervise and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, facility policies, and standards of care
• Complete and update resident assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation as needed
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Conduct routine rounds to assess resident status, staffing coverage, and care quality
• Communicate changes in resident condition to physicians, families, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team
• Address, document, and report incidents, accidents, and concerns, including suspected abuse or neglect
• Ensure appropriate supplies, equipment, and medications are available and communicated to leadership
• Collaborate with leadership and other departments to promote a safe, respectful, and supportive care environment
• Uphold Americare’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to resident-centered care

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Maintains current state registration and required continuing education
• Working knowledge of state and federal nursing regulations
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and communicate effectively with care teams
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and resident-focused approach to care
• Passion for serving seniors and supporting quality clinical outcomes
• Alignment with Americare’s mission, values, and culture

Qualifications

• Prior experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in skilled nursing or long-term care

Benefits