Charge NurseThe Charge Nurse serves as a clinical leader, mentor, and resource for nursing staff while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality resident care. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, supports staff development, coordinates daily operations, and promotes a culture of teamwork, safety, and excellence.
Responsibilities: - Provide direct patient care while leading and supporting nursing staff.
- Coordinate daily clinical operations and resident care.
- Serve as a clinical resource and role model for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Monitor resident conditions, identify changes, and respond appropriately to clinical concerns.
- Assist with staffing coordination and patient flow.
- Conduct patient rounds, chart reviews, and compliance monitoring.
- Support staff education, orientation, competency validation, and professional development.
- Participate in employee coaching and performance management.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Promote resident safety, quality care, resident satisfaction, and teamwork.
- Lead and respond to emergency situations while maintaining unit operations.
Qualifications: Required: - Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Maryland RN license or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric care.
- Strong clinical assessment, leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred: - Previous Charge Nurse, Team Lead, or supervisory experience.
- Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.
- Nursing specialty certification or willingness to obtain certification within three to five years.
Pay Range: $37.07 to $57.46 Based On Experience
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking
About Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital is a 330-bed specialized care center in Baltimore dedicated to serving individuals with complex medical needs. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Levindale delivers expert long-term, rehabilitative, and geriatric care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.
