Summary from listing
The Charge Nurse provides direct nursing care to long-term care residents and supervises certified nursing assistants and other nursing personnel. Responsibilities include directing daily nursing activities, administering medications, performing wound care and other clinical procedures, transcribing physician orders, updating care plans, conducting resident rounds, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and responding to emergencies and incidents. The role requires an RN or LPN/LVN degree or approved program, an unrestricted current license in a practicing state, CPR certification, and the ability to work the night shift and perform physically demanding duties.
