ABOUT US

Channing House is a leading not-for-profit Life Care Community in Palo Alto, founded in 1960. We believe that older adults thrive in a vibrant setting that supports active, engaged and healthy living. We provide a sustainable, innovative community that promotes this lifestyle, while embracing respect and dignity for all who live and work here. Our team of 170 staff members, from Front-Line to Leadership, drive the mission of Channing House, providing services to the 265 highly engaged residents who call Channing House their home.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Charge Nurse renders professional nursing care to residents in accordance to the plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team, the resident, and the responsible party, and in accordance with standards on nursing practice and regulatory agencies. The Charge Nurse is additionally responsible for leading a team of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and plans, assigns, and directs work. Together with the entire team at Channing House, your role contributes to promoting a healthy and vibrant home for our residents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Resident Care – 60% of job duties

• Performs resident assessments upon admission and on a continuing basis. Develops, modifies and implements the resident care plan.
• Administers, observes, and documents ordered medications, treatments and resident reactions. Disposes of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with pharmacy procedures.
• Supervises distribution of meal trays to ensure accurate diets are served. Assists in feeding residents.
• Monitors, records and reports all aspects of patient care including symptoms or changes in residents' conditions, diet and physical activity. Orders diagnostic tests and reports results to physicians.
• Promotes resident’s independence and functional abilities through rehabilitative/restorative care. Encourage participation in prescribed therapies, medications, and activities.
• Work closely with Physicians. Informs physician of changes in resident condition, draws blood, prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments, transcribes and carries out physician orders.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident data.
• Assists with Weekly Summaries and other documentation as needed.
• Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) or designee in completing and revising the minimum data set (MDS).
• Attends the required Care Plan Conferences, and update the Care Plans as needed.

Supervisory – 30% of job duties:

• Plans, assigns and directs work of Nursing staff. Determines priorities, makes daily assignments, and explains procedures to be followed.
• Supervises and works closely with the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and non-licensed staff. Gives frequent feedback, conducts performance appraisals, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Observes skill levels and teaches concepts of nursing care on an informal basis. Ensures the CNAs have appropriate information to provide proper care to residents.

Upholding Company Standards – 10% of job duties:

• Establish and maintain effective team relationships with fellow staff; apply effective communication and listening skills.
• Manage with and demonstrate professionalism and compassion with all residents, colleagues, clients, vendors, and members of the public.
• Support staff in creating a caring environment that meets the needs of individuals and members of a shared community.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and compliance practices, and business ethics codes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Years of Related Professional Experience:

• 3 years of related work experience in clinical patient care
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience

Educational/Position Requirements:

• ADN, BSN or MSN degree

Computer/Software/Technical Applications:

• Ability to use a computer
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite
• Ability to input and retrieve data

Languages:

• Ability to speak and comprehend English the primary language used in the workplace; ability to speak and/or comprehend other languages utilized by clients is a plus.

Required Licenses/ Certifications/ Background:

• Valid Registered Nurse or Vocational Nurse License in the state of California
• Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nurse (VN) or Registered Nurse (RN) program.

Work Environment:

• Generally in an indoor setting.
• Supervise activities and events outdoors. May be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Stand on your feet throughout work period. Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Possess multi-limb and eye-hand coordination.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Utilize specific vision abilities for viewing work related processes and materials handling.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to sit at a desk, working on computers and operating phones.

Channing House Diversity Statement:

Channing House is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Channing House is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.