The Charge Nurse (RN) or (LPN) supervises and directs daily nursing activities and care of residents under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or designee and as prescribed by the physician, ensuring compliance with accepted standards of nurse practice and regulation. Promotes a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Works collaboratively with leadership and other staff members to support the Mission and Values of SCBMA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise nursing staff in the daily delivery of resident care; monitors and schedules job assignments and develops nursing unit priorities
• Oversee CNA duties and responsibilities
• Participate in care plan meetings, develop and carry out residents’ plan of care. Evaluates resident response to nursing interventions and alters care plan through ongoing assessments.
• Care for residents using nursing judgement following policy and procedures of the organization.
• Monitor residents’ overall mental and physical status for changes and report condition changes
• Completes quality care audits as assigned by Director of Nursing, ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly and ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding hazardous chemicals and fire safety.
• Provide direct resident care when needed, as determined by resident condition and available staff; completes treatments, procedures and administers medications as ordered by the physician
• Document all pertinent information on interdisciplinary notes, document medications administered, treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records protecting privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the residents and employees.
• Discharge, transfer and admit residents
• Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc. and adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Be on call with a weekend rotation that normally would be 3 to 4 times per year
• Other duties as assigned