LPN Charge Nurse

Cherry Brook Health Care Center is currently seeking an RN Supervisor to join their team!

Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term, respite, hospice and dementia care. Our dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect. At our facility, you will find spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.

Cherry Brook's mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families through the use of best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.

PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION

The primary purpose of the position is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistant. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing area (i.e., medication rooms, nurses stations, resident rooms, etc).
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
  
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and holidays, in other positions temporarily when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs.
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, exposure to chemicals, etc., throughout the workday.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to effective communication and pleasant working conditions. Demonstrates leadership, and will maximize the potential of each employee supervised.
• Ensures that all residents receive the highest quality of care in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, while promoting positive resident, family and employee relations.
• Provides oversight of CNA performance. Ensures that CNAs are performing their assignments/duties in accordance with policies and procedures and standards of practice.
• Reviews resident records daily to assure accuracy and completeness. Maintains accurate awareness of residents on alert list. Documents comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
• Visits each resident daily to evaluate resident needs.
• Documents and reports (to the RN Supervisor) any unusual/significant findings, or changes of condition; contacts the physician and responsible party per policy. Per Connecticut guidelines RN to perform assessments, LPNs to gather data for assessments.
• Transcribes and follows physicians orders promptly and accurately. Renders and/or assists with completing nursing care, treatments and medication administration, dressings, and other physician orders as applicable.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to CNAs, Nursing Supervisor & oncoming shift.
• Maintains and oversees current Resident Care Plans and CNA Care Cards on all residents under his/her care. Participates in resident care plan meetings
• Follows Pharmacy policies and procedures. Maintains an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.
• Participates in the on-call program for the nursing department as directed by the DNS.
• Ensures that CNAs follow established Infection Control Procedures to prevent the spreading of infection. Demonstrates correct safety techniques.
• Completes Accidents and Incidents reports (Reportable events), ensuring that all appropriate notifications, documentation, investigation, reporting, and interventions are complete.
• Initiates any and all emergency/disaster procedures as necessary. Be familiar with and ensure that staff adheres to safety, health, fire, disaster, emergency, sanitation codes and MSDS.
• Completes yearly performance evaluations of CNAs as directed by the DNS.
• Respects and takes care of facility equipment and is not wasteful of supplies.
• Participates in surveys and inspections by government agencies and implements plans of correction for deficiencies as directed by the DNS.
• Monitors and reviews all at risk residents (I Os, weights, restraints, falls, wounds, etc.). Oversees CWC program and ambulation programs as directed. Participates in committees and meetings. Provides input for Quality Improvement in the Nursing department.
  
• Assists Director of Nurses with disciplinary process when assigned.
  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college. Must be CPR certified.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility is preferable.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN.
  
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
  
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
  
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
  
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
  
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
  
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
  
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
  
• Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions.
  
• Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.
  
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
  
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
  
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the patients, personnel and support agencies.
  
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
  
• Must be able to push, pull, and do heavy lifting without restrictions.
  
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations.

EEO Statement:

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individuals sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Canton, CT