Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse - Full-time Days 7a to 7p

LPN Full-time Days 7a to 7p

Division: Senior Living

Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Nursing

Revision date: March 2019

Supervises: Nurse Aides

Purpose: According to the prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable federal, state and local regulations and under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, the purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and direct nursing care in compliance with company and facility policies and procedures. The LPN Charge Nurse makes observations on an advanced level, report and records observations appropriately, forms nursing judgments and carries out nursing actions based upon understanding of the scientific principles involved.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise, provide and direct nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Supervision
• Communicates professionally and effectively:
• Documents resident information timely, accurately and confidentially according to the procedures.
• Adheres to the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Rights documentation.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined under the Safety & Compliance policies and procedures

Expectations:

Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.

Job Specification Sheet LPN Charge Nurse:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a vocational school of practical nursing

Experience: One to two years preferred.

Mental: Must have good communication, comprehension and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

Skills: Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet. Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

Licensure: Current Nurse License

Vision: Normal: Consistent with standard workflow.

Consequences of Errors: Moderate monetary responsibility.

Supervision Received: General supervision: Employee generally operates by himself/herself checking with supervisor when in doubt.

Working Conditions: Exposure to some disagreeable conditions such as noise, odors, illness, infection and physical contact with disruptive residents

Acknowledgement:

I hereby understand and agree to the above description of the duties required.

National Church Residences