LPN Charge Nurse - PRN- Day/Night Weekend

Scott Health And Rehabilitation • Adrian, GA

86d • $25 - $29

About The Position

Join us at Scott Health & Rehab - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Requirements

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a nursing role within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to communicate well with associates, patients, family members, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing care for the patients and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
• Ensure supervision is in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing the nursing center.
• Operate oxygen equipment including turning off and on, changing cylinder heads, and cleaning/replacing humidifier.
• Operate suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage.
• Use manual respirator and locate emergency equipment supplies.
• Operate whirlpool scales and glucose monitoring devices, including calibration and cleaning.
• Deliver medications including setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, and administering to patients.
• Receive drugs from pharmacy in accordance with established procedures.
• Determine Advance Directive status for patients.
• Collect lab specimens and interpret results.
• Implement and administer IV medications.
• Maintain seizure precautions and administer IV medication during a seizure.
• Admit, discharge, and transfer patients as requested.
• Document and bill supplies used.
• Maintain effective communication with attending physicians.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate care planning/MDS process and committee meetings.
• Participate in patient screening and selection process as requested.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up on consultant recommendations.

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $25.75 to $29/hour.
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Management add-on pay.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree