LPN Charge Nurse

Join Us At Gordon Health & Rehab

A place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Part Time:

Starting Pay: $28.35 to $31.50/hour

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Management add on pay

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Referral Bonus Program

Role And Responsibilities

• Operation of oxygen equipment including turning off and on, changing cylinder heads, cleaning/replacing humidifier and other as necessary.
• Operations of suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage.
• Operations and use of manual respirator.
• Location and use of emergency equipment supplies (box and/or crash cart etc.).
• Operation of whirlpool scales and glucose monitoring devices, calibration and cleaning etc.
• Delivery of medications (setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, giving to patients, etc.).
• Receiving drugs from pharmacy in accordance with established procedures.
• Knowledge of procedures and ability to determine Advance Directive status for patients.
• Collection of lab specimens and interpreting results.
• IV implementation and administration.
• Seizure precautions and administration of IV medication during a seizure.
• Admits, discharges and transfers patients as requested.
• Documentation and billing of supplies used.
• Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians.
• Assists the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
• Participates in patient screening and selection process as requested.
• Assists the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up on consultant recommendations, i.e., pharmacy, dietary, etc.

Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.