What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Charge Nurse, Full Time - Traverse Care Center position at Minnewaska Community Health Services?
Minnewaska Community Health Services offers a variety of benefits to full and part time employees:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Paid Time Off to include Vacation and Sick Time
Recognized Holidays
Shift differentials
Retirement with employer match
TITLE: LPN or RN Charge Nurse
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
$1,000 Sign on Bonus!
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Qualifications : Must have a current/active LPN or RN license with the State of Minnesota. Must keep up with CEU’s for license renewal. Must know and understand Universal Precautions. The charge nurse is also required to have an ability to read, write and speak English, and complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious/recurring maltreatment.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Minnewaska Community Health Services policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnewaska Community Health Services is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement. Minnewaska Community Health Services also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.
Requires weekend rotation
