Charge Nurse (RN) - Overnight

Overview

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

 

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

 

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  

 

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

 

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.    

 

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Charge Nurse enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

Responsibilities

This individual will be responsible for providing oversight of the day to day functions and staffing of the medical staff in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, and Program Leadership.  They will participate in facility activities as designated by the Nurse Manager or designee.  This individual will assist in ensuring compliance with meeting all local, state and federal regulations as well as accrediting agency standards.  Education, training, and mentoring nursing staff will be a primary function.

 

Responsibilities also include oversight of the initial nursing assessment on all new admissions, utilizing the required assessment forms within the electronic health record system, and following up on all clients during treatment. This individual will oversee scheduling the necessary visits with Health Care Providers to complete the initial physical exam and other health screenings as required by regulation.

 

Other duties will include, but not limited to: daily oversight of administering medications and recording this activity in the appropriate medical chart; arranging and coordinating all medical, dental, and vision exam appointments; ensuring there are adequate medical supplies; and securing necessary medical records on all clients.

 

Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures of the agency. Work is also performed in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, in a coordinated effort with the Nurse Manager, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing.

• Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect
• Complete or ensure completion of initial nursing assessment for clients and document in chart within 8 hours of admission in accordance with established program policies and state regulation
• Determine appropriateness and timely scheduling appointments with Health Care Providers to secure complete physical examinations, psychiatric appointments, required health screenings, and supplemental tests
• Oversight of medication practices, as well supervise the self-administered medications, where appropriate and allowed by regulation
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records of same in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy
• Ensure that clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety, adequate care, and provider compliance for payment
• Ensure proper safety and security of medication handling, storage, inventory, control, and administration as well as the proper storage of medical supplies as required by regulation
• Develop and implement individual or group health seminars, including, but not limited to: HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, MAT, and substance use disorders and etc.
• Participate in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed
• Assure adherence to infection control policies and practices
• Respond and coordinate referrals for crisis, emergency care, or urgent care as warranted
• Collaborates with stakeholders when necessary to support facility needs.
• Maintain licensure with good standing local, state and federal guidelines.
• Assumes Nurse Managers duties during designated times, not to exceed more that 3 consecutive weeks unless otherw