LPN Charge Nurse

General Description:

Under the direction of the Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of

Nursing Services, responsible for supervision of assigned staff and providing quality

nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning.

Coordinates nursing care in accordance with Facility policies and procedures, state

requirements, Department of Health regulations, and Federal Health Care Administration

regulations.

Essential Duties

1. Contributes to Facility quality assessment and improvement initiatives.

2. Develops and updates instant and comprehensive Care Plans as needed.

3. Transcribes, clarifies, and implements physician’s orders.

4. Administers and monitors resident medications and treatments per physician’s

orders. Maintains accurate medication administration records and treatment

administration records. Verifies medication cart is secure and clean. Secures

narcotics per Facility policy and state regulations.

5. Communicates status of residents to incoming licensed personnel according to

established procedures at shift change. Performs medication inventory at the

beginning and end of the shift with another licensed nurse and immediately

notifies supervisor of discrepancies.

6. Documents residents change in condition; develops, documents, and implements

appropriate nursing interventions; and notifies physician and appropriate persons

as needed.

7. Updates and maintains accurate resident clinical files.

8. Conducts personal physical examination of residents for skin breakdown upon

admission and as assigned.

9. Supervises, trains, and delegates job tasks to certified nursing assistants and unit

clerks.

10. Communicates status of residents, new admissions, scheduled appointments,

assigned baths, restorative instructions, changes in specialized diets, and other

individualized patient instructions to certified nursing assistant staff at shift

change.

11. Verifies resident rooms, therapeutic equipment, and nursing areas are clean and

organized.

12. Responsible for managing resident meal times and providing appropriate

supervision.

13. Verifies supplements, snacks, and fluids are passed per protocol and schedule.

14. Makes rounds and verifies completion of job tasks assigned to certified nursing

assistants.

15. Responsible for accurate documentation of resident information including, but not

limited to:

a. Resident skin condition;

b. Diet and supplements;

c. Special equipment needs;

d. Continence and protection used;

e. Weight gain or loss;

f. Side rail use and reason for use;

g. Assistance required by resident

16. Completes employee and resident incident report forms.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and compliance program when performing work

functions.

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents’ rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.

7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and

geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planning

delivery of care.

8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Provides hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a licensed practical nurse,

consistent with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license

to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the state. Must have current CPR certification.

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be

able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires

manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to operate

standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearing

and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the

health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable

accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and transfer and transport

residents. Must be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer,

pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be

capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodation(s).

Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient

interpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, side

effects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skills; basic computer skills; able to

operate various medical and office equipment, auditory and visual skills. Must be able to

communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient

communication skills to perform the tasks required.

Experience: Previous work experience in a long term care setting preferred. Supervisory

experience and organizational skills in a long term care setting preferred.