Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse

Lenbrook Square Foundation 3747 Peachtree Rd NE - Atlanta, GA 30319

Overview

Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelors Degree Category Health Care

Description

Must have critical thinking skills to detect changes in condition and follow protocol for urgent and emergent care.

• Must provide quality immediate care to Residents who are medically unstable or injured.
• Demonstrate good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Report abnormal findings to Clinic Manager. Meet with resident family members, as necessary.
• Maintain records of Residents that are treated, prepare incident reports, and notify Family, POA and MD.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to ensure appropriate follow-up and support is established.
• Handle queries of Residents, Families and MD after a Medical Incident.
• Demonstrate abilities to plan and organize workload.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Promote excellent Customer Services to help create a positive work environment.
• Promote Associate and Resident satisfaction.
• Monitor and collaborate with Mender's By Lenbrook Team to ensure assignments are carried out as scheduled.
• Medication oversight
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and aptitude required:

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations for long-term care, assisted-living and continuing-care facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents and families.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must possess ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Ability to supervise and manage resident care.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and demands.

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds with assistance

Education and experience required: Current Licensed Practical Nurse License Minimum of 3- 5 years nursing experience in Ambulatory Care or similar setting. CPR Certification