Part-time Critical Shift Nurse (LPN or RN)

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge • Charlottesville, VA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Nurses provide direct resident care in accordance with physician orders, nursing directives, and established nursing care policies, procedures, and standards. They work closely with a committed health-care team to provide a supportive, safe, and home-like environment for residents. The role involves planning and providing professional nursing care, completing medical record documentation, identifying resident/family support systems, and serving as the interface with physicians and ancillary staff. The successful candidate will also supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and assist with training new team members. This position is for difficult-to-fill shifts, including weekends, evenings, and nights, requiring at least two and no more than three shifts per week. Schedules are determined 30 days in advance. The pay rate is $41.73 per hour for LPNs or $55.43 per hour for RNs. Night shift work is required.

Requirements

• Current Virginia RN license OR Current Virginia LPN license with five years of experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Current CPR and First aid certification.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care for residents in accordance with physicians’ orders and established policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as necessary, maintain resident charts, and procure supplies and medications.
• Assist with the planning and overall nursing care of the residents on the unit assuming charge nurse responsibilities.
• Serve as interface with physicians and ancillary personnel to obtain and communicate information regarding resident care.
• Provide supervision of nursing assistants; schedule assignments; review/revise assignments according to individual needs of the residents and ensure assignments/tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Evaluate, coordinate and assist in the activities of supportive staff and make recommendations for improvements in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care provided to the residents.
• Provide resident and family instructions and care plans to facilitate progressive and recuperative medical care programs.
• Schedule physician appointments and coordinate transportation of the resident as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED