RN or LPN, Care Center: 72 hrs/pay period (Night & Wknd)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The RN/LPN's role is supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNAs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

The RN/LPN provides individualized care as directed by the resident’s individualized the plan of care, which is administered humanely, competently, comprehensively and with continuity.  May function in the capacity of primary or charge nurse.

The RN or LPN, Care Center Charge Nurse: 72 hrs/pay period (Night & Wkend) position is scheduled 12 hr shifts 6:00am-6:30pm and every third weekend with rotating holidays.

LPN Range: $27.12 - $34.99
RN Range: $35.42 - $51.78

Night Shift Differential: $3.50/hour
Weekend Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Nursing assistants, (NA/R, RA and TMA)
• Station Assistant 

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Regularly attends care center meetings and makes recommendations for improvement in patient care via the patient care conference and unit conference.
• Participates in peer review as appropriate.
• Obtains and documents nursing history from patients and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems.
• Performs basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed.
• Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.
• Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming staff to adequately care for the patient.
• Reviews and develops care plans for assigned patients. Includes the patient and his or her family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals.
• Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients. Communicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan. Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
• Evaluates and notes the patient's response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and unit conferences.

Core Competencies

• Critical thinking.
• Quality improvement.
• Record management and research.
• Safe and quality nursing care.
• Communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ethic/moral responsibility.

  Education/Experience/Licensure

• Graduated from an accredited RN or LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in MN state. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Working Environment

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• Must use appropriate standard/isolation precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids.
• May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

JHMS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment. JHMS will ensure that persons  with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department.