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
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
"Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
"Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
"Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
"Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Nights 6:30pm-7:00am

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Skilled Nursing (SNF), Long Term Care (LTC)

General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes