Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Charge - Full Time Days, Every 3rd weekend 7am -7pm. Eventide Fargo Senior Living!

Eventide Senior Living•Fargo, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Fargo Senior Living is seeking a full-time LPN Charge Nurse for the Day Shift (7 am-7 pm, 72 hours per pay period). This role involves providing the highest degree of nursing care in accordance with established standards and Eventide's philosophy. The position includes every third weekend and holiday rotation. Eventide offers competitive wages and benefits for full-time employees.

Requirements

Active ND LPN license or ability to obtain upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Senior Living and/or Long Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses residents’ needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on a continuing basis.
Provides individual attention to encourage residents' ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Observes and follows residents’ plans of care, updating them as necessary.
Administers medications and treatments and monitors their effectiveness.
Provides direct nursing care to residents when necessary, adhering to established policies and procedures.
Complies with rules and regulations set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid services.
Provides accurate documentation in the residents’ electronic medical record.
Assists in the orientation and training of new team members.
Reports resident needs, problems, and observations regarding residents’ condition(s) to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
Ensures adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift and corrects inadequate staffing appropriately.
Monitors the activities and functions of subordinate staff, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
Ensures that work responsibilities of subordinate staff are completed thoroughly and accurately.
Provides information, education, and support for assigned residents and their families.
Communicates the needs of residents to resident care staff in the unit.
Interacts with physicians and other health care facilities as needed.
Continually updates nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
Coordinates and participates in resident care conferences and communicates information effectively to families.
Assumes responsibility for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violation of residents’ rights per policy.
Manages electronic timecard on a daily basis.
May be occasionally required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.