Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time Day Charge Nurse **New graduates are welcome!

Eventide • West Fargo, ND

102d • $29 - $31

About The Position

Eventide Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo, ND, is currently hiring for an LPN to work full-time days as a Charge Nurse from 6a-6:30p. This position involves 12-hour shifts with every third weekend and holiday rotation, totaling 72 hours per pay period. A $2 an hour weekend shift differential is added to the base wage. Eventide offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program for full-time positions. The Nurse provides and ensures that the highest degree of nursing care is provided in accordance with the current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Eventide.

Requirements

• Must have an active ND LPN license or be able to obtain upon hire.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on a continuing basis.
• Provides individual attention, encouraging each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Observes and follows the residents' plans of care, updating and making appropriate changes whenever necessary.
• Plans of care include interdisciplinary care plans, physician orders, and C.N.A/NA-R care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments and monitors both for effectiveness.
• Provides direct nursing care to residents whenever necessary and according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Complies with rules and regulations as 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 according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assists in orientation/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 within scheduled shifts and according to established resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provides information, education, and support for assigned residents and their families.
• Communicates the needs of residents to resident care staff in the unit, as appropriate.
• Interacts with physicians and other health care facilities as needed, according to the needs of the residents.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $29 - $31.61 per hour based on qualifications, experience, and location.
• $2 an hour weekend shift differential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ancillary benefits such as life and disability insurance.
• 403(B) with employer match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• Dynamic work culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed