Charge Nurse, LPN

AUTUMN CARE MANAGEMENT INC•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse, LPN provides resident care in accordance with care plans, facility policies, and safety and infection-control procedures. The role includes maintaining resident records, carrying out and documenting treatments, communicating resident needs and incident findings to responsible parties and health care professionals, and supervising Resident Assistants effectively. The nurse also participates in care planning, staff meetings, and required training, and represents Autumn Care Management positively to families and the community.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
Demonstrated nursing care skills.
Ability to understand Autumn Care policies and procedures and the Employee Manual.
Ability to work as part of a team and supervise Resident Assistants effectively.
Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Use universal precautions, infection-control measures, and safe body mechanics during resident care.
Prepare or review resident documentation according to facility policy, including admissions, care plans, transfers, vital signs, blood sugar, and caregiver shift reports.
Ensure procedures and treatments are performed accurately according to the care plan and documented appropriately.
Notify responsible parties and health care professionals of resident needs and changes, as appropriate.
Refill medications as needed, including insulin, eye drops, creams, and other medications.
Conduct self-medication evaluations for residents with physician orders to self-medicate.
Complete or review incident reports for completeness; make appropriate contacts and document that information was communicated to responsible parties and health care professionals.
Communicate incident report findings to the Director of Nursing.
Use equipment and supplies effectively, safely, and efficiently according to the care plan.
Maintain personal hygiene and professional appearance in accordance with the facility dress code.
Maintain resident and facility confidentiality.
Participate in ongoing in-service education and staff meetings as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Attend care plan meetings as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate regularly with the Executive Director or Director of Nursing regarding employee availability; schedule non-emergency PTO two weeks in advance to help maintain appropriate staffing.
Represent Autumn Care Management positively and promote good public relations with families, friends, and the community.
Attend approved training sessions, professional learning activities, and required meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned according to the needs of the Director of Nursing.
Work as a team member and supervise Resident Assistants effectively.