Charge Nurse- RN/LPN (85254)

Pivotal Health Care - Charge Nurse (RN/LPN) Job Location: Northridge Village - Ames, IA 50010 Position Type: Full Time & Part Time Job Category: Health Care Overview Pivotal Health Care is a family of retirement communities dedicated to providing quality and innovative senior living communities. We focus on enriching the lives of our residents through purpose, passion and joy in life. Our boutique style communities offer several levels of living including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. Role We are seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse, RN/LPN to join the Northridge Village team. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the comprehensive nursing care of residents in the Community, as well as effectively communicating with team members, families, physicians, and allied health professionals. Responsibilities The RN/LPN ensures provision of quality nursing care in accordance with Federal, State, and Company requirements based on acuity of residents. The RN/LPN makes daily rounds to each resident to ascertain the resident's condition and comfort. The RN/LPN follows safety policies in performing nursing care, assuring resident safety. The RN/LPN follows infection control guidelines. The RN/LPN initiates procedures to protect residents from injury and infection. The RN/LPN assesses and evaluates resident changes of condition and institutes appropriate interventions. The RN/LPN communicates with the Physician as indicated by resident needs or status and ensures follow-through. Qualifications The RN/LPN must be a graduate from an accredited school, be currently licensed in the state where applying without encumbrance, and is responsible for maintaining professional licensure and CEU requirements. Preferably 1-2 years of previous nursing experience in Long Term Care and/or a Skilled Nursing Facility, but not required. Must possess a current CPR certification. Our Communities Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Maggie's Place, Overland Park, KS Westchester Village, Lenexa KS Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA Northridge Village, Ames, IA Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA Scenic Living Communities, Iowa Falls, IA Equal Opportunity Statement Pivotal Health Care is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pivotal Health Care is a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. Pivotal Health Care follows CMS and CDC protocols when considering COVID-19 vaccination. #J-18808-Ljbffr