We need a Charge Nurse to join our team at Birchwood in Hamilton, OH . You'll assist the Nursing supervisor in the responsibility for the total patient care within the nursing unit, and the management of the unit.
$28 to $40 Per Hour - Registered Nurse (based on licensure and experience)
PLUS we offer additional shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts!!
Every Other Weekend
You'll Be Responsible For:
- Administrative & patient care
- Supervising & overseeing STNA's
- Ensuring personnel, medical staff, patients & the public abide by departmental policies
- Working on the unit designated by the D.O.N., A.D.O.N, or Supervisor
- Checking 24-hour report sheet for changes/updates in patient care needs
- Making walking rounds, supervising N.A. care
- Administering medication (including IV) & treatment per Physician's orders
- Attempting to meet the spiritual & psychological needs of patients with the resources available
- Assisting with & directing the patient admission/discharge process
- Giving & receiving reports with oncoming staff at the beginning & change of shift
- Taking and transcribing physician orders
- Answering telephone inquiries
- Evaluating patient care needs/condition while developing & adding to existing individual plans of care
- Handling patient admission process in the absence of the documentation nurse
- verifying physician orders
- transcribing pre-admission information
- arranging diagnostic & therapeutic needs inside & outside of the facility
- ordering medication/treatment
- communicating patient needs to dietary
- completing necessary admission paperwork
- Transferring & discharging patients
- arranging transportation
- communicating with family/responsible party
- completing appropriate paperwork
- Maintaining appropriate documentation in the patient electronic medical record
- Directing & assisting with cleaning & care of equipment/appliances
- Communicating with all departments
- Overall safety & cleanliness of the unit
- Greeting & directing visitors to the unit
You'll Need To Have: - A valid nursing license in the state of Ohio
- Met the required continuing education hours per licensure period
- Good physical & mental health
- A positive attitude & a passion for working with the elderly
- Willingness to perform non-professional duties
- A level-head to take or give direction in an emergency situation
- Willingness to place patient needs above your own
- Willingness to advocate for patient wellbeing
We're Proud To Offer You: - Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Flexible Schedule
- Education Scholarships
- Continuing Education Credits
- Employee Discounts
Exceptional Care & Quality Service are the hallmarks of
Birchwood's in-house team of talented and experienced
licensed therapists, nurses and caregivers .
Birchwood Care Center is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace.
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