Hourly LPN- FT 7P-7A
About this role
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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB .
The LPN Charge Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents in an assigned unit under the direction of the shift supervisor and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment • Supports and cooperates with specific procedures and programs for: • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs • Confidentiality of all data including resident, employee and operations data • Quality Improvement and compliance with all regulatory requirements • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal discriminatory behavior • Supports and participates in common teamwork: • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations • Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns • Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .
• Give and receive condition report from the on-coming and off-going shift • Make rounds and routine checks on patients/residents • Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents/patients • Administer treatments and medications as prescribed by a physician • Maintain records reflecting resident condition and treatment including nurses' notes, discharge plans, resident assessments, doctor's orders, etc. • Notify physician when resident's condition warrants • Admit, transfer and discharge residents according to policy. • Review, monitor, intervene and report complaints/grievances made by residents, families, etc. • Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and report accidents or incidents in a timely manner • Assign duties to non-professional nursing personnel and supervise and evaluate work performance • Monitor and update care plans each shift as appropriate • Maintain a physical, social and psychological environment which is conducive to the interest, safety and welfare of the residents. • Investigate and report employee incidents according to company policy and coordinate return to work programs with Human Resources • Participates in appropriate meetings and training