What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN Charge Nurse position at BirchPointe Health & Rehab?
LPN/RN
Come be a part of our beautiful facility at Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality healthcare services and the greatest variety of healthcare options to the residents of Missouri and surrounding communities that we serve. We strive to create the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Our lifestyle provides a warm, comfortable, and rewarding experience, not only for the patients that choose us, but for their families, our associates, and everyone who helps make us a premier healthcare provider.
Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Or Registered Nurse(RN).
The primary duties of this job include:
- Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the patient’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
- Ensure that attending physicians review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
- Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form.
- Transcribe physician’s orders to patient charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
- Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the patient, as well as the patient’s response to the care.
- Fill out and complete accident/incident reports. Submit to Director as required.
- Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving patients. Follow established procedures.
- Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department.
- Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor.
- Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensure that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the patient’s medical record in accordance with established procedures.
- Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
- Sign and date all entries made in the patient’s medical record.
Must have a current RN or LPN License.
Birch Ponte is an EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
License/Certification:
- LPN or RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
