Charge Nurse

At Lakeside Health & Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers. Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) Our Charge Nurse works to ensure that each resident attains or maintains the highest possible level of functioning by providing quality nursing care and by working with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Position and Schedule Position: Charge Nurse *RN or LVN Status: Full-time, Part-time Schedules Available: 6a-6p Full-Time Benefits Very Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Medical Dental Vision Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!) Responsibilities Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement community programs, policies and procedures Obtain report from nurse being relieved and provide report to nurse coming on duty; record sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary. Conduct resident rounds daily, reporting problems to supervisor and initiating corrective action Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action immediately Identify resident problems and emergency situations and initiate emergency care per physician’s orders in the absence of a physician Provide supervision to direct care associates providing direct resident care Attend staff meetings, in-service classes and committee meetings as assigned Follow staffing guidelines and make nursing assignments according to qualifications of staff and characteristics of the resident population Comply with community processes related to pain assessment/management/documentation, providing treatments and delivering medications Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing Unencumbered license RN or LVN Proof of current CPR certification Ability to work flexible schedule Minimum 1 year experience as a Nurse in a clinical setting preferred Excellent interpersonal skills Reliable transportation We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr