Charge Nurse LPN/RN

Job Title: Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing Services

Qualifications of position:

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Must have a valid Kansas Nursing License

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds

· Must not have been convicted of a crime rationally related to their position

· Must have ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards

· Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of all resident information

· Must be able to speak and understand the English language

· Must successfully complete the certification requirements of the licensing state (if applicable)

· Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs, as needed

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, physicians, etc.

· Must possess willingness to work harmoniously with all other staff

· Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
• Interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians.
• Provide direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Assure care hand-off to other shifts to provide continuity of care.
• On a day-to-day basis, assure adequate staffing to meet resident needs.
• Conduct resident rounds frequently, reporting problems to Director of Nursing as appropriate.
• Initiate urgent corrective actions that promote a safe environment and fulfill resident needs.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action, reporting issue and outcomes to Director of Nursing.
• Identify resident problems and initiate emergency care as required by resident condition and advanced directive.
• Follow, supervise and evaluate implementation of the Residents’ Rights Program.
• Participate in required education programs to maintain current competencies
• Maintain BLS certification.
• Provide supervision to non-licensed staff who are providing direct resident care.
• Serve as resource and support to other nursing staff.
• Attend all meetings as assigned.
• Follow staffing guidelines and assist when staff absences occur.
• Comply with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned unit.
• Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the performance of Nursing Assistants.
• Administer and document direct resident care, medications and treatments per physician orders and accurately record all care provided.
• Promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to the physician, Director of Nursing and responsible party, and take follow-up action as necessary.
• Follow admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Listen to resident, family, or physician concerns and initiate corrective action and/or report concerns to Nursing Supervisor.
• Administer and handle pharmaceuticals within regulation and law.
• Supervise the safe use of devices that support resident activities.
• Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents’ conditions, including, but not limited to weight, abnormal laboratory/X-Ray results and any other unusual observations.
• Communicate effectively with residents, other nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.
• Maintain a professional and caring demeanor.
• Practice Infection Prevention procedures as regulation requires.
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Job Title: Nurse – Registered Nurse

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing Services

Qualifications of position:

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Must have a valid Kansas Nursing License

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds

· Must not have been convicted of a crime rationally related to their position

· Must have ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards

· Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of all resident information

· Must be able to speak and understand the English language

· Must successfully complete the certification requirements of the licensing state (if applicable)

· Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs, as needed

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, physicians, etc.

· Must possess willingness to work harmoniously with all other staff

· Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
• Interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians.
• Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Assure care hand-off to other shifts to provide continuity of care.
• On a day-to-day basis, assure adequate staffing to meet resident needs.
• Conduct resident rounds frequently, reporting problems to Director of Nursing as appropriate.
• Initiate urgent corrective actions that promote a safe environment and fulfill resident needs.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action, reporting issue and outcomes to Director of Nursing.
• Identify resident problems and initiate emergency care as required by resident condition and advanced directive.
• Follow, supervise and evaluate implementation of the Residents’ Rights Program.
• Participate in required education programs to maintain current competencies
• Maintain BLS certification.
• Provide supervision to Certified Nurse Aides, Certified Med Aides, and LPNs/LVNs. providing direct resident care.
• Serve as resource and support to other nursing staff, and provide guidance to assure quality and safe resident care.
• Attend all meetings as assigned.
• Follow staffing guidelines and assist when staff absences occur.
• Comply with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned unit.
• Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the performance of Nursing Assistants.
• Administer and document direct resident care, medications and treatments per physician orders and accurately record all care provided.
• Perform and document comprehensive assessment of residents as assigned.
• Develop and implement an accurate comprehensive care plan based on the individual resident needs and assessment.
• Promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to the physician, Director of Nursing and responsible party, and take follow-up action as necessary.
• Follow admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Listen to resident, family, or physician concerns and initiate corrective action and/or report concerns to Nursing Supervisor.
• Administer and handle pharmaceuticals within regulation and law.
• Supervise the safe use of devices that support resident activities.
• Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents’ conditions, including, but not limited to weight, abnormal laboratory/X-Ray results and any other unusual observations.
• Communicate effectively with residents, other nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.
• Maintain a professional and caring demeanor.
• Practice Infection Prevention procedures as regulation requires.
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35