As a Charge Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise daily nursing activities of staff and CNAs in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Posted Oct 9 · 1 year of experience
Pay
Not posted
Unit and setting
Rehab provide direct nursing care to residentsresidents
License
RN license Nursing degree or approved RN program graduate with an active, unencumbered state RN license.active, unencumbered state RN license
Do you qualify?
License
active, unencumbered state RN licenseNursing degree or approved RN program graduate with an active, unencumbered state RN license.
Education
nursing degree or approved RN program graduate
Experience
at least one year of supervisory experience in a healthcare settingAt least one year of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
Experience
trained in rehabilitative and restorative nursingTrained in rehabilitative and restorative nursing; familiar with current nursing practices and procedures.
Also asks
knowledgeable of long-term care laws, regulations, and guidelinesKnowledgeable of long-term care laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Also asks
able to read, write, speak, and understand English effectivelyAble to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
Also asks
capable of making independent decisions and leading staff with professionalism and tactCapable of making independent decisions and leading staff with professionalism and tact.
direct and support CNAs and nursing personnel; adequate staffing each shiftDirect and support CNAs and nursing personnel to ensure compliance with facility policies, proper care delivery, and adequate staffing on each shift.
Day to day
manage admissions, transfers, and dischargesManage admissions, transfers, and discharges; greet and orient new residents; ensure room readiness; coordinate transportation and notify families as needed.
Day to day
maintain accurate recordsMaintain accurate records including nurses' notes, census reports, care plans, physician orders, medication records, and incident reports.
Day to day
administer medications and treatments per physician ordersAdminister medications and treatments per physician orders; verify resident identity, document accurately, and ensure proper narcotics handling.
Day to day
consult with physicians on care plans and changes in conditionConsult with physicians on care plans and changes in condition; participate in rounds and ensure timely communication of orders and concerns.
Day to day
review and update care plans dailyReview and update care plans daily; ensure all staff are informed and delivering care as outlined; involve residents in care planning.
Day to day
provide direct nursing services including catheterization, wound care, feeding tubes, vital signs, rehab, restorative care, and end-of-life careProvide direct nursing services including catheterization, wound care, feeding tubes, vital signs, rehab, restorative care, and end-of-life care.
Day to day
maintain clean and safe environments; enforce safety protocols; infection control and PPEMaintain clean and safe environments; enforce safety protocols; participate in infection control programs and ensure proper use of PPE.
Day to day
participate in state/federal inspections; maintain regulatory complianceParticipate in state/federal inspections; maintain regulatory compliance in documentation, treatment, and resident rights.
Day to day
meet with residents and families; investigate complaints or allegationsMeet with residents and families to address concerns; investigate complaints or allegations; maintain detailed records of follow-up actions.
Day to day
collaborate with dietary, therapy, and other departmentsCollaborate with dietary, therapy, and other departments to ensure cohesive resident care and adherence to dietary and therapeutic plans.
Day to day
lead in-service trainings, orientations, and continuing educationParticipate in and lead in-service trainings, orientations, and continuing education on topics such as OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes
At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." If you are a passionate and dedicated Charge Nurse looking for meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans.
Why Join HMR Veterans Services?
We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
401(k) with Company Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company-Paid Life Insurance*
Career Growth Opportunities
And Much More!
What You'll Do
As a Charge Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise daily nursing activities of staff and CNAs in compliance with all applicable regulations. Responsibilities include:
Direct and support CNAs and nursing personnel to ensure compliance with facility policies, proper care delivery, and adequate staffing on each shift.
Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges; greet and orient new residents; ensure room readiness; coordinate transportation and notify families as needed.
Maintain accurate records including nurses' notes, census reports, care plans, physician orders, medication records, and incident reports.
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; verify resident identity, document accurately, and ensure proper narcotics handling.
Consult with physicians on care plans and changes in condition; participate in rounds and ensure timely communication of orders and concerns.
Review and update care plans daily; ensure all staff are informed and delivering care as outlined; involve residents in care planning.
Provide direct nursing services including catheterization, wound care, feeding tubes, vital signs, rehab, restorative care, and end-of-life care.
Maintain clean and safe environments; enforce safety protocols; participate in infection control programs and ensure proper use of PPE.
Participate in state/federal inspections; maintain regulatory compliance in documentation, treatment, and resident rights.
Meet with residents and families to address concerns; investigate complaints or allegations; maintain detailed records of follow-up actions.
Collaborate with dietary, therapy, and other departments to ensure cohesive resident care and adherence to dietary and therapeutic plans.
Participate in and lead in-service trainings, orientations, and continuing education on topics such as OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure:
Nursing degree or approved RN program graduate with an active, unencumbered state RN license.
Experience
At least one year of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
Clinical Knowledge: Trained in rehabilitative and restorative nursing; familiar with current nursing practices and procedures.
Regulatory Awareness: Knowledgeable of long-term care laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Communication
Skills
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
Leadership & Interpersonal
Skills
Capable of making independent decisions and leading staff with professionalism and tact.
Join a Mission That Matters
When you join HMR Veterans Services, you're not just starting a job, you're becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country. Apply today and help us continue making a difference every day.
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Neighborhoods+Madison is the suburb dual-income professionals hear about first: newer housing, a family-oriented feel, and a wide spread of price points, with Athens named as another option a bit farther out. Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, and New Hope come up in local Facebook advice as practical bases with easier commutes and more space than in-town living. Downtown Huntsville and nearby pockets suit people who want events and dining; the core is ringed by named districts including the Medical District, Lowe Mill, Lincoln Mill, Merrimack, and John Hunt, all minutes from downtown. Convenient newer pockets cost more; longer drives toward older or outlying streets are how many newcomers keep housing in budget.
Madison is the suburb dual-income professionals hear about first: newer housing, a family-oriented feel, and a wide spread of price points, with Athens named as another option a bit farther out. Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, and New Hope come up in local Facebook advice as practical bases with easier commutes and more space than in-town living.
Downtown Huntsville and nearby pockets suit people who want events and dining; the core is ringed by named districts including the Medical District, Lowe Mill, Lincoln Mill, Merrimack, and John Hunt, all minutes from downtown. Convenient newer pockets cost more; longer drives toward older or outlying streets are how many newcomers keep housing in budget.
Getting around+Citywide, U.S. News lists an average commute of about 18.95 minutes; relocation guides say a realistic newcomer target is often 20–25 minutes, with most drives falling in a 15–30 minute band depending on route and whether you work at Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, or in town. Healthcare employers named locally include Huntsville Hospital Health System and Crestwood Medical Center, and Downtown Huntsville’s Medical District sits just off the core, but these sources do not publish hospital-specific drive times or parking rules. Rapid growth has made congested traffic and construction a consistent complaint, and multiple sources stress that you will still want a car because public transit is limited. Matching your neighborhood to your hospital campus is the main way residents keep the commute from eating the day.
Citywide, U.S. News lists an average commute of about 18.95 minutes; relocation guides say a realistic newcomer target is often 20–25 minutes, with most drives falling in a 15–30 minute band depending on route and whether you work at Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, or in town. Healthcare employers named locally include Huntsville Hospital Health System and Crestwood Medical Center, and Downtown Huntsville’s Medical District sits just off the core, but these sources do not publish hospital-specific drive times or parking rules.
Rapid growth has made congested traffic and construction a consistent complaint, and multiple sources stress that you will still want a car because public transit is limited. Matching your neighborhood to your hospital campus is the main way residents keep the commute from eating the day.
Outdoors+Monte Sano State Park is the in-city mountain: more than 20 miles of hiking trails, overlooks, and picnic areas, with Burritt on the Mountain on the same ridge for historic buildings and panoramic views. The Huntsville Botanical Garden spans 112 acres, with specialty gardens, a children’s garden that adds splash areas in summer, and the Purdy Butterfly House, described as the largest open-air butterfly house in the U.S. Downtown’s Big Spring Park is the paved oasis with koi and ducks next to shops; Ditto Landing is the Tennessee River gateway for fishing, boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Green Mountain, Smith Lake, and Lake Guntersville are the farther weekend landscape, and city guides cite 65-plus parks as the everyday outdoor fabric.
Monte Sano State Park is the in-city mountain: more than 20 miles of hiking trails, overlooks, and picnic areas, with Burritt on the Mountain on the same ridge for historic buildings and panoramic views. The Huntsville Botanical Garden spans 112 acres, with specialty gardens, a children’s garden that adds splash areas in summer, and the Purdy Butterfly House, described as the largest open-air butterfly house in the U.S. Downtown’s Big Spring Park is the paved oasis with koi and ducks next to shops; Ditto Landing is the Tennessee River gateway for fishing, boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Green Mountain, Smith Lake, and Lake Guntersville are the farther weekend landscape, and city guides cite 65-plus parks as the everyday outdoor fabric.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Huntsville
Huntsville is still Rocket City: NASA Marshall, Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, and a downtown Medical District with Huntsville Hospital Health System and Crestwood Medical Center. The metro has grown past half a million people, so the city feels busier than the Rocket City of a decade ago. Median homes run about $325,000 and many apartments $1,050–$1,350, so dual-income nurses stretch further than in larger metros. Madison is the family-and-new-housing suburb people name first; Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, and New Hope for easier drives; Downtown and Lowe Mill for Cotton Row, Big Spring Cafe, and walkable nights. Expect a car and 15–30 minute commutes—growth means traffic, construction, and thin transit. Off-shift life is Monte Sano's 20-plus miles of trails, the 112-acre Botanical Garden and Purdy Butterfly House, Big Spring Park, Ditto Landing on the Tennessee River, and weekends at Lake Guntersville or Smith Lake. Honest tradeoffs: heat, allergies, severe weather, and a dining scene that is growing rather than already famous. Match your neighborhood to the hospital and locals say it is easy to live in.
