Charge Nurse RN

The Center at Tucson is looking to hire a weekend Charge Nurse RN now!

**Shift Availability:**Part-time or full-time available. Weekends required, potential for additional days during the week for full time hours. 10-12 hour shifts anticipated.

Pay: $38-46/hour, dependent on experience.

**Job Description:**The primary purpose of the Charge Nurse is to provide direct nursing care to patients and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the nursing staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Assist with admissions (i.e., inputting orders, taking report, etc.)
• Address questions and concerns from patients and patient families
• Assist with med pass and floor nursing as needed
• Audits as assigned by nursing management

About Us

The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• PTO
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

Education, licensure, certifications, and experience:

• Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
• Must possess a current and valid Registered Nurse license.
• Must possess a current and valid CPR certification.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must have at least one year experience as a licensed RN.
• Must have at least one year experience in a SNF setting.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.