LPN-CHARGE NURSE

Job Description

Job Description

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Welcome to Annandale Village – Where Happiness Works

Annandale Village is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit community in Suwanee, GA, where we proudly serve adults with developmental disability and acquired brain injuries. We are a true community where our residents, known as Villagers, are supported in living with dignity, purpose, and independence.

We’re the only nonprofit in the southeast offering a full continuum of care for the people we serve. Our 55-acre campus includes:

• Two assisted living buildings serving 33 Villagers
• Eight Personal Care Homes (independent, semi-independent, and cottages) serving up to 100 Villagers
• A 32-bed skilled nursing facility—the only one in Georgia dedicated solely to adults with developmental disabilities
• A Medicaid waiver day program with approximately 33 participants
• A community-based independent living program, All In, currently serving 26 individuals

Annandale Village is synonymous with home. We’re a place where Villagers and our employees alike find community, stability, and meaning.

Why Work With Us?

At Annandale Village, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals who care deeply about the people we serve. Whether you're in direct care, nursing, administration, or support services, your work makes a lasting difference in someone’s life.

We offer:

• A supportive, mission-driven culture
• Strong onboarding and ongoing training
• Opportunities for professional development
• A workplace where you’re valued and appreciated

What Else Is Included at Annandale?

Along with your base wage, you receive:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Free meal during your shift
• PTO (Paid time off)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan → With a 3% employer match
• Training & growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Holiday Premium Pay
• For hourly employees: double time for major holidays worked
• For hourly employees: time-and-a-half on select days that matter to our residents and families—like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day
• Annual pay increases based on performance

Come grow with us – and learn why Happiness Works Here!

Department

Skilled Nursing

Reports to

Senior Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing

Position Purpose

Supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing and Senior Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Exercises supervisory authority, even at times when the RN is on duty and must use discretion and independent judgment to ensure proper discipline and productivity.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and currently licensed as an LPN in Georgia.

Three to five years of recent LPN experience in GA supervisory experience required.

Must be able to supervise and instruct CNAs and others , and to exercise independent judgment.

Leadership, training, goal setting and motivation skills preferred.

Ability to respond to emergencies; ability to respond to and seek supervision.

Able to read and write in English, to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and able to communicate with residents, personnel, vendors, and consultants.

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Directs the day-to-day functions of nursing activities to include supervising CNAs to ensure residents needs are met

Manage CNA duties, documentation completion, initiate and oversee daily shift huddle meeting

Educate and train new staff and introduce new procedures and protocols including orientation

Communicates with management regarding CNA performance, staff issues and changes to treatment and protocols. Providing and documenting teachable moments

Works with Scheduler to ensure and regulatory coverage is met, managing overnight and weekends call outs

Evaluates resident complaints to determine the appropriate plan of care, communicates with physicians and other healthcare providers as necessary to ensure timely treatment and resolution.

Carries out physician’s orders regarding diet, medication and treatment

Performs assessments; changes dressings; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation.

Reports on physiological and mental health status of residents.

Documents nursing interventions on medical records.

Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security

Makes decisions in routine cases; instructs residents, staff, family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related patient care issues

Remain calm under pressure, competent in making quick decisions in emergency situations, evaluating the quality of resident care, resolving conflicts, and anticipating problems before they arise

Maintains availability of medications and supplies

Will work with developmental disability or intellectual disability or an acquired brain injury residents

Maintains privacy and confidentiality; treats residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; and ensures that all nursing personnel know and comply with the Resident’s Rights rules.

Communicates medical information, change in resident health status, and health related concerns to the resident’s family/guardian.

Performs and/or supervises the medication administration processes, administration of prescribed treatments and other therapies. Assumes this responsibility for both units during occasional staffing shortages.

Monitors, evaluates and documents residents prescribed blood sugar levels, vital signs and weights alerting the physician of any findings outside of established normal ranges.

Collaborates with the Dietician and the Culinary Operations Director in planning for those residents requiring special diets.

Collaborate with therapy regarding plan of care

Receives Physician’s orders, updates MAR’s with new medication orders and change orders and communicates same to other staff assisting with medications.

Performs admission, transfer and discharge processes.

Facilitates the development of the resident’s preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan.

Completes nursing documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.

Administers professional services and provides direct hands-on-care as necessary.

Maintains professional competencies through education and training.

Attends all required and assigned trainings.

Performs other duties as assigned that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwannee, Inc. to meet the patient care needs of the Residents.

Serves as a member of or provides input to the Professional Staff Committee, the Process Improvement Committee and the Resident’s Council.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

vAbility to read, write and speak English.

vAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

vAbility to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

vWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.

vThe employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.

vEmployee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).

vSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

vEmployee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.

vEmployee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.

Shifts:
morning - 7:00am - 7:00pm
evening - 7:00pm - 7:00am