What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor/Charge Nurse - Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Abbeville), First Shift, Resource Pool position at Self Regional?
Observes for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly.
Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
Participates in end of life care as required.
Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.
Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
Required Qualifications
- A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
- Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
- Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of South Carolina.
- Current CPR certification.
