What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse- LVN position at Creative Solutions in Healthcare?
• Give direction to Nurse Aides for appropriate care of residents;
• Properly administer resident medication;
• Implement resident care plans in compliance with Company and federal guidelines, and physician’s orders;
• Perform treatments;
• Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders;
• Timely and accurate documentation of resident’s charts;
• Complete Nursing assessments as required;
• Participate in shift report;
• Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff regarding care needs or residents;
• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures;
• Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.
Qualifications:
• Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in good standing;
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies, and note detail;
• Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities;
• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
Physical Demands:
May require frequent extended work days of up to 12 hours.
Sitting: 1 - 2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.
Standing: 2 - 3 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.
Walking: 4 - 5 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.
