Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR RN/LVN CHARGE NURSE

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a graduate of state approved school of vocational or professional nursing.
2. Must have successfully completed the state board of registration or licensure and carry a current state license as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse.
3. Must be willing and able to assume charge of personnel assigned to his/her area.

JOB SUMMARY:

Is responsible for supervision of the total nursing activities on his/her station during shift

Organize and assign all jobs to be done on the tour of duty so that the workload is evenly distributed among the employees n the basis of staff qualifications, size, and physical layout of the facility, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Is responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in his/her assigned unit
2. Is able to recognize significant changes in the co...