Charge Nurse

Job Description

Join a Compassionate Healthcare Team
At our Lawrence facility, the Charge Nurse plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care. This position combines hands-on nursing expertise with leadership, guiding staff to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare every day. If you’re a skilled nursing professional looking to make a tangible difference, this role offers the perfect opportunity to advance your career in healthcare management.

Key Responsibilities of a Charge Nurse

Supervise and Lead Nursing Staff

• Direct, manage, and coordinate the daily care provided by nursing personnel.
• Monitor staff compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations, including infection control, fire safety, and resident rights.
• Provide support to nursing staff during high-demand periods, including assisting residents when additional help is needed.

Resident Care Management

• Coordinate care according to individualized resident care plans.
• Communicate regularly with family members regarding resident progress and care needs.
• Assist visiting physicians during rounds, as required.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and timely according to facility policies.

Clinical Duties

• Draw blood and collect samples for lab work.
• Provide direct care in emergencies, illness, or disability situations.
• Ensure resident cleanliness, hygiene, and proper nutrition, including assistance in dining areas as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of resident care, progress, and incidents.
• Prepare and submit reports, as required by the facility or regulatory agencies.
• Replace nursing staff who call in sick, maintaining smooth operation of the unit.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid Kansas nursing license in good standing.
• Basic computer proficiency; strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience supervising nursing staff preferred.
• Physically capable of assisting residents with mobility and lifting requirements up to 50 lbs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting and carrying of 10–25 lbs; occasional lifting of 26–50 lbs.
• Constant reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and handling objects.
• Ability to perform movements including bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and balancing.
• Must relate effectively to residents who may be ill, disabled, elderly, or emotionally distressed.

Why Join Us?

As a Charge Nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the standard of care in a supportive, professional environment. You will mentor nursing staff, coordinate resident care, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families. With room for career growth, hands-on leadership experience, and a mission-driven culture, this is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a healthcare community committed to excellence.