LVN Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

LVN Charge Nurse

Licenses

• LVN (Required)

Certifications

• CPR Certification (Required)

Skills

• Assessment

• Care plans

• Medication administration

Languages

• English (Required)

Job details

Pay

• $35 - $41 an hour

Job type

• Full-time

Shift and schedule

• Overtime

• Weekends as needed

• Rotating weekends

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Full job description

• Perform resident assessments and develop, implement and evaluate care plans as necessary per state, federal, and facility policies.

• Perform treatments-administer medications, and/or implement other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident care plan or as ordered by the physician. Notify doctor timely as needed.

• Provide nursing care in accordance with acceptable infection control standards.

• Follow safety policies while performing nursing care.

• Maintain all documentation as required by federal and state regulations and facility policy.

• Maintain inventory of supplies and/or medications to meet the needs of the resident.

• Participate in assigned meetings and in-services and quality assurance meetings.

• Meet unit work goals through assignment of nursing assistants and resident care needs.

• Evaluate quality and quantity of resident care service by nursing assistants.

• Adhere to facility guidelines for resolving consumer concerns.

Requirements:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in this state.

• Must be currently certified and possess a valid CPR card.

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and learn concept.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

• Must possess the ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. Also, must possess the ability to bend, kneel or stoop.

Work Location: In person