Charge Nurse (RN)

Americare Senior Living

$78K — $84K *
Pratt, KS 67124In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills
  • Familiarity with state and federal nursing regulations
  • Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living preferred
  • Passion for resident-centered care and team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Oversee nursing services and clinical supervision during assigned shifts
  • Ensure compliance with nursing care standards and procedures
  • Supervise and guide nursing staff including LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs
  • Complete and update resident assessments and care plans
  • Communicate changes in resident conditions to families and physician
  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
  • Conduct routine rounds to ensure resident needs are met

Benefits

  • Employment options for full-time or part-time roles
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing community
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Access to ongoing professional development through Talent Network
Full Job Description
Community: Grand Plains Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Community Type: Skilled Nursing

Location: Pratt, Kansas

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Pay: Starting at $37.50-$40.50/hour

Your Role as the Charge Nurse (RN)

Skilled Nursing

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN) to provide frontline clinical leadership and exceptional resident care within our skilled nursing community.

In this role, you'll oversee nursing services during assigned shifts, supervise caregiving teams, and ensure residents' needs are met with professionalism, compassion, and compliance with state, federal, and Americare standards. You'll serve as a key clinical resource, supporting care delivery and fostering a safe, respectful environment.

Summary

The Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing clinical oversight and supervision of nursing care during assigned shifts to ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

This role guides nursing staff, administers medications and treatments, completes resident assessments, and serves as a central communicator between residents, families, providers, and leadership.

This role may also be known as:

Charge Nurse (RN), RN Supervisor, Floor Nurse (RN), Shift Supervisor (RN), or Registered Nurse - Charge Role.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee nursing services, administration, and clinical supervision during assigned shifts
  • Ensure compliance with nursing care standards, policies, and procedures
  • Supervise and guide nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs
  • Complete and update resident assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation
  • Communicate changes in resident condition to families, physicians, and nursing leadership
  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols
  • Conduct routine rounds to ensure resident needs are being met
  • Address, document, and report incidents, accidents, and concerns, including suspected abuse or neglect
  • Ensure appropriate supplies, equipment, and medications are available and communicated to leadership
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality care and resident safety
  • Uphold Americare's mission, vision, values, and company policies

What You Bring

Licensure / Certification
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Experience & Skills
  • Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills
  • Familiarity with state and federal nursing regulations
  • Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living preferred

Commitment
  • Passion for resident-centered care and team collaboration
  • Alignment with Americare's Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality®, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values

Physical Demands

  • Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
  • Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance 350lbs

Join Our Team

Join Americare Senior Living and make a meaningful impact by providing hands-on care and clinical leadership in our Skilled Nursing community.

Interested but not ready to apply?

We understand that timing matters. Our Talent Network offers a simple way to stay connected, receive updates on skilled nursing and clinical leadership opportunities, and explore what's next - with no pressure to apply.

?? Join our Talent Network through our LinkedIn page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/americareseniorliving/about/

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