Charge Nurse

Company: RI International
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Full Time, Non Exempt Shift: Sunday-Tuesday every other Wednesday 7:00 AM-7:30 PM Pay Range: $37.00-$45.00 per hour depending on experience. Summary of Job: The Charge Nurse position oversees the medical, psychiatric, substance abuse and nursing care of individuals served. The Charge Nurse position also oversees unit staff in clinical matters including Registered Nurses, Behavioral Health Technicians, Peer Support Specialists and Milieu Specialists. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ---Supervises the nursing services for designated shift including patient assignments and safety in the facility. ---Assists leadership with assuring that the delivery of nursing care meets licensing regulations and accreditation standards. ---Maintains medical and nursing supplies and equipment and monitors the safety and effectiveness of equipment. ---Ensures completion of designated assessments of all individuals brought to the facility, develops plans and recovery solutions in partnership with the individual. ---Provides treatment and makes dispositions and referrals in consultation with the team. ---Supervises and/or provides nursing treatment and monitoring. ---Administers medication as required by protocol. ---Supervises special diet requirements as needed. ---Initiates and/or ensures appropriate response to all medical emergencies in accordance with medical protocol and policy. ---Completes clinical documentation as required. ---Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. ---Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all RI International policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. ---Performs other related duties assigned. Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. ---Valid and current state-specific RN license. ---Basic computer skills. ---Ability to pay close attention to detail. ---Ability to problem solve. ---Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. ---Effective listening skills. ---Excellent documentation skills. ---Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. ---Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting. Driving Requirements: ---If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in RI International driving policy. ---If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed. A Nursing Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process. Physical Demands: May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Work Environment May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Work may include travel throughout the geographic region. ADDENDUM - Arizona EducationGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred LicensureValid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement ADDENDUM - California EducationGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred LicensureValid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement ADDENDUM - Delaware EducationGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred LicensureValid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement ADDENDUM - North Carolina EducationGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred LicensureValid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement ADDENDUM - Washington EducationGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred LicensureValid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement Employment Type: Full Time

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