The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics is a skilled nursing facility caring for both the geriatrics and pediatrics populations. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to be the Charge Nurse for our Pediatric Unit.

At the Phoenix Center we maintain the highest standard of care and service for residents, families, and our valued employees. We are teamwork oriented and offer a professional working environment. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community and to maximize patient outcomes. We treat residents, family members, and employees with respect, dignity, and compassion. We work to maintain the highest standards of care.

Benefits to working at the Phoenix Center:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Differential pay
• Referral bonus
• Service awards
• Transportation service

Responsibilities as a Charge Nurse:

The primary purpose of this position is to work under the direction of the Clinical Manager and Director of Nursing in performing the day-to-day responsibilities of the Nursing Unit. Other responsibilities include:

• Be able to handle complexity of a Pediatrics unit

• Ability to care for patients with NGT, GT, Tracheostomy, wound care, and temperature instability

• Be able to care for patients on a ventilator machine

• Make daily rounds of all residents and report conditions to the Clinical Manager

• Dispense medication and perform treatments in accordance with Phoenix Center policies and procedures

• Assist the physician on rounds and ensure that pertinent information is communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly
• Complete admission and discharge assessments on all residents as necessary
• Maintain accurate resident care records and documents
• Attend and participate in the resident care meetings, staff meetings, and in-services
• Take an active role in teaching and guidance to residents, families, and staff
• Assure that each resident’s attending physician and family, or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident’s health condition
• Manage conflict through effective problem-solving and communication skills
• Act calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations

Requirements for a Charge Nurse:

• Completion of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey

The Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.