Charge Nurse - LPN or RN

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse plays a vital role in providing quality care to residents to maintain or regain physical, mental, and emotional well-being through quality of care and quality of life tasks. This position works closely with other healthcare professionals to support our resident’s needs and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nurse aides and certified medication aides.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a RN or LPN in Kansas

· CPR Certified

· Proficiency in IV infusion and phlebotomy procedures is desirable

· 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

• Computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, dementia training
• Compassionate and patient

Duties:

· Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

· Assist with daily living activities for residents

· Participate in pain management strategies for residents

· Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift

· Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift; Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility

· Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect

· Review the resident’s clinical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary

· Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered

· Communicate with physicians and other health care professionals

· Provides emotional and spiritual support to residents.

· Function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with residents, family members, personnel and support agencies

· Assists other nursing personnel as needed; Complete any tasks your director or supervisor assigns to you

Benefits:

· License Reimbursement

· Educational Assistance

· Generous Vacation, Sick Leave & Personal Time Off

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Employee Loan Program

· Retirement Plan

· Life Insurance

· Paid Meal Time; meal provided

Cumbernauld Village provides our residents a “Special Place for Living” and that carries over to a special place to work as well. We have a special culture or learning, growth and support for our employees. If this sounds like the kind of place where you want to work, we would love for you to join our team! Apply Today!

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Winfield, KS 67156 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Winfield, KS 67156: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person