Charge Nurse LPN- 1st shift

Heritage Woods of Charleston•Charleston, IL

7d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures appropriate medical follow-up providing special instructions to resident and clinical staff related to resident care Coordinates and reviews lab work, coordinating care with clinics, outside providers, and hospitals Completes standardized assessment and assessment tools, may conduct initial assessment on prospective residents including offsite visits Assists to complete and manage the daily or monthly staff scheduling for the clinical department Participates in and has responsibility for after hour on call weekend duties to ensure resident care is provided 24/7/365 Performs assigned quarterly and annual reassessments on residents often utilizing EHR Also performs such assigned reassessments when the Resident’s health condition warrants. Communicates with resident’s providers, other pertinent health care providers and family as to the ongoing health status of the residents. Refers residents to appropriate medical care when needed. Conducts follow-up care as needed Assigns the various personal care tasks contained in the resident’s service plans to the certified nursing assistants on an ongoing basis. Assists, as assigned, in the community’s resident medication administration management. Provides health promotion services, disease prevention counseling, and teaching self-care to residents on an assigned basis. Provides, as assigned, general updates and progress notes to resident’s written records Assists in the community’s in-service program Assists in the community’s tuberculosis screening program Maintain a safe working environment and always adhere to community safety program Other general nursing and assessment duties, as assigned

Requirements

Current state licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
At least 1 year of experience in Assisted/Supportive Living
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate the ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity

Responsibilities

Ensures appropriate medical follow-up providing special instructions to resident and clinical staff related to resident care
Coordinates and reviews lab work, coordinating care with clinics, outside providers, and hospitals
Completes standardized assessment and assessment tools, may conduct initial assessment on prospective residents including offsite visits
Assists to complete and manage the daily or monthly staff scheduling for the clinical department
Participates in and has responsibility for after hour on call weekend duties to ensure resident care is provided 24/7/365
Performs assigned quarterly and annual reassessments on residents often utilizing EHR
Communicates with resident’s providers, other pertinent health care providers and family as to the ongoing health status of the residents.
Refers residents to appropriate medical care when needed.
Conducts follow-up care as needed
Assigns the various personal care tasks contained in the resident’s service plans to the certified nursing assistants on an ongoing basis.
Assists, as assigned, in the community’s resident medication administration management.
Provides health promotion services, disease prevention counseling, and teaching self-care to residents on an assigned basis.
Provides, as assigned, general updates and progress notes to resident’s written records
Assists in the community’s in-service program
Assists in the community’s tuberculosis screening program
Maintain a safe working environment and always adhere to community safety program
Other general nursing and assessment duties, as assigned