LPN Charge Nurse - FT Night Shift

CHSGa•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stevens Park Health & Rehab is a non-profit, mission-driven organization focused on providing the highest level of care. The LPN Charge Nurse is responsible for directing nursing care for patients and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. This supervision must adhere to current federal, state, and local regulations, and be guided by the Administrator, Medical Director, and/or Director of Nursing Services to ensure appropriate patient care.

Requirements

Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude
Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner
Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program

Responsibilities

Directing nursing care for the patients
Supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants
Ensuring supervision is in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing the nursing center
Ensuring supervision is as directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services to provide appropriate care for patients
Operation of oxygen equipment including turning off and on, changing cylinder heads, cleaning/replacing humidifier and other as necessary
Operations of suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage
Operations and use of manual respirator
Location and use of emergency equipment supplies (box and/or crash cart etc.)
Operation of whirlpool scales and glucose monitoring devices, calibration and cleaning etc.
Delivery of medications (setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, giving to patients, etc.)
Receiving drugs from pharmacy in accordance with established procedures
Knowledge of procedures and ability to determine Advance Directive status for patients
Collection of lab specimens and interpreting results
IV implementation and administration
Seizure precautions and administration of IV medication during a seizure
Admits, discharges and transfers patients as requested
Documentation and billing of supplies used
Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians
Assists the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary
Participates in patient screening and selection process as requested
Assists the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up on consultant recommendations, i.e., pharmacy, dietary, etc.