Charge Nurse

Countryside Mental Health -

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

Employee is required to direct, administer and record the care given to residents in this facility. The Charge Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate with family members regarding the progress of the resident.

May be required to assist visiting physicians in rounds.

May be required to draw blood and obtain fluids to submit for lab work.

Record and monitor all progress of residents and communicate with physicians according to facility policies. May be required to assist in dining area and assist in feeding.

Monitor work of other nursing staff in unit to insure thoroughness and assist with tasks as needed.

Required to use telephones to communicate with physicians, arrange for transportation for doctor appointments, and contact families.

Make rounds to insure cleanliness and proper care to residents.

Coordinates care of residents in accordance with their care plans.

Effectively manages all nursing staff assigned to unit.

May be required to complete various reports as needed.

Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and federal requirements including blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety.

Monitors personal and staff compliance to resident’s rights.

Assures that all medications and treatments are administered as ordered and in a timely fashion according to facility policies and schedules.

Required to replace nursing staff that call in sick with additional staff. May be required to help provide nursing services when sufficient staff cannot be attained.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility.

• Regular worksite attendance.

• Must have a valid Kansas nursing license that is in good standing with the State.

• Must have basic computer skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.

• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although hey may not be a requirement of the job.

• This is a supervisory position. Employee is required to handle employees in a manner that assists them in their ability to function effectively. Employee may be asked to perform other duties not listed above. Such duties will be within the scope of the employee’s training and ability. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description based upon the company needs.

• Primary Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly

• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently

• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally

• Lift over 50 lbs: Occasionally

• Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly

• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally

• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely

• Carry over 50 lbs: Not required

• Reach above should height: Frequently

• Reach at shoulder height: Constantly

• Reach below shoulder height: Constantly

• Push/Pull: Constantly

• Hand Manipulation:

• Grasping: Constantly

• Handling: Constantly

• Torquing: Frequently

• Fingering: Constantly

• Other Physical Considerations

• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing may be required.

• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.

• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community.

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.