Charge Nurse LPN

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to oversee and provide exceptional care to our communitys residents. This role is crucial in ensuring our residents needs are met with professionalism, compassion, and compliance with state and federal guidelines. The Charge Nurse will supervise caregiving teams, provide clinical guidance, and maintain high standards of care. What Youll Do: - Oversee nursing services, administration, and clinical supervision. - Ensure compliance with nursing care standards, policies, and procedures. - Supervise and guide nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs. - Complete and update resident assessments and care plans as needed. - Communicate changes in residents conditions with families, physicians, and staff. - Administer medications and treatments as per physicians orders. - Conduct rounds to ensure residents needs are being met. - Address and report incidents, accidents, and concerns, including suspected abuse or neglect. - Ensure appropriate supplies, equipment, and medications are available and communicated. - Adhere to Americares mission, vision, values, and policies. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role: - Stand, sit, walk, change position, reach, crouch, balance, kneel, stoop, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs from sit to stand. - Push, pull, and lower up to 100 lbs and assist in moving residents. - Follow safety protocols, including two-person lifts and the use of mechanical aids.