LVN Charge Nurse - Fulltime Bonus

Job Description

Description:

JOB TITLE: LVN CHARGE NURSE

JOB CODE: 22

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

FULLTIME

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices, regulations, and directed by the Director of Nursing. The Charge Nurse will lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct Resident care and support functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the unit

Make nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees

Maintain acceptable standards of patient care

Identify problems and guides personnel to their solution

Create a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel

Accurately and promptly implement physicians’ orders

Support and enforce infection-control policies and procedures

Use system to convey/receive resident information

Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality

Cooperate and maintain good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors

Obtain and document nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems

Perform basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology

Record vital signs, note changes, and pursue more-specific investigation as needed

Assess for and notify physician and other appropriate parties of changes in condition

Use assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient

Use care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients

Consistently follow established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care

Accept accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel

Communicate with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan

Perform competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given in that unit

Respond appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations

Support standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures

Seek guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered

Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests

Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times

Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Current LVN license

CPR certified required; 30 days will be given to complete a course and get certified

Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English

Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner

Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions

Preferred:

2 years nursing experience in long term care/skilled nursing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical

Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-time