Charge Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across a variety
of medical disciplines Responsible for 30 residents with broad medical needs and diseases including dementia, Parkinson's, congestive
heart failure, COPD, acute renal failure, MRSA, and stroke Implement physician directed treatment plans alerting medical team
of patient status changes as appropriate Maintain patient charts and confidential information in a secure and organized manner Supervise and educate CNA on infection control and patient care best practices Advocate for patient rights striving to understand patient needs and concerns Administer medications via peripheral line assessing IV site and flow
rate Monitor urinary elimination including consistency, odor, volume, and color indwelling catheter patients Inspect wounds for type, drainage, odor,
presence of undermining and / or tunneling, and pain Collect specimens from patients for a variety
of laboratory tests Assess patients receiving oxygenation therapy for symptoms
of impaired gas exchange Maintain alignment
of the affected joints post total hip / knee replacement Encourages deep breathing and coughing exercises Assesses pain control and evaluates response to pain management Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity