Charge Nurse

Job Description:

Local Travelers Accepted - Will Receive Lower Local Rate

Position Summary:

The Charge Nurse role assists the Director in the achievement of organizational and Department specific goals and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a Charge nurse, quality management coordinator, and a resource for the unit. This position will provide back up support administratively in the absence of the Director.
The Charge Nurse coordinates and directs total nursing care for an assigned group of residents/patients during a given period of duty by assuming full responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident/patient care. Participates in patient/resident and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other resident/patient team members according to established facility/unit and department policies, procedures and standards. The RN is directly responsible to the D.O.N or his/her designee. The R.N. maintains resident/patient privacy and confidentiality.
Education - 2 year College (Associates Degree)
Experience - 3 years minimum nursing experience
License - Active State of Maine or Compact RN license.
Certification - BLS required

Position Urgency:
Normal

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Additional Information And Terms:
Traveler must reside 50+ miles from Facility and the Facility is permitted to call off or cancel up to three (3) shifts per 13 week assignment. Medefis provides the billing and credential verification services for this Facility.