Charge Nurse/Unit Manager

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Lone Tree, CO

5d • $36 - $44

About The Position

The Center at Lincoln is currently looking for Unit Manager/Charge Nurse to join their nursing team! The selected individual for this position will receive a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. This is a very high volume, fast paced position and requires a person who can work well under pressure and is comfortable with multi-tasking. Pay is dependent on experience and type of licensure held. Considering both Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for this position at this time. Pay is dependent on experience! About Us The Center at Lincoln is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care. Why Join Our Team? We offer beautiful, new, state-of-the-art facilities Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas Relocation packages Excellent pay Generous PTO Package 401k matching Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits with benefits offered almost immediately Inquire within for additional great employee benefits offered! Job Summary: The Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, on-boarding patient care, while also treating patients as needed. They are responsible for maintaining a high level of patient care, evaluating other nurses and acting as an educational resource for nurses.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN or LPN program
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state-must report any situations that may arise in which the license could be effected
• Have, as a minimum, two (2) year’s experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility (preferred)
• Have, as a minimum, two (2) year's experience in charge/supervisor role in a skilled nursing facility (preferred)
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Must have a working knowledge of managed care rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check

Responsibilities

• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment and any other pertinent information to prepare for arrival
• Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions-work closely with the C.N.A team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed
• Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures
• Consult with the resident’s physician and the care team in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate
• Notify the proper staff, personnel and agencies when the resident is involved in an accident or incident
• Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.
• Answer call lights and assists residents in a timely manner
• Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice
• Ensure resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nursing Leadership and Dietary Supervisor
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents as appropriate
• Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights
• Maintain Relias training and in-service requirements
• Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures
• Perform charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as appropriate
• Chart nurses’ notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care
• Review care plans daily to verify that appropriate care is being rendered. Communicate to the Care Team when necessary

Benefits

• Relocation packages
• Excellent pay
• Generous PTO Package
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits with benefits offered almost immediately

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees