LPN - ROX - Full-Time - (7a-7p)

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The LPN Charge Nurse supervises, provides, and directs nursing care in accordance with organizational and facility policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role makes advanced observations, records and reports findings, forms nursing judgments, and carries out nursing actions based on nursing principles. The position conducts rounds and develops and implements resident care plans; administers medications and treatments and maintains medication records; makes staffing assignments and provides continuity-of-care reports; monitors resident diets and intake; and follows admission procedures. It supervises nursing assistants, assigns and monitors their work, addresses performance issues, and participates in evaluations, coaching, and training. The LPN Charge Nurse communicates professionally with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other service providers; documents resident information accurately and confidentially; supports resident rights; and follows safety, infection-control, equipment-use, and life-safety procedures. The position also attends assigned meetings and in-services, completes annual education requirements, and performs other duties as assigned. The role requires general supervision and involves exposure to noise, odors, illness, infection, and physical contact with disruptive residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a vocational school of practical nursing.
Current Nurse License.
Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the Internet.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, provide, and direct nursing care according to facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Make advanced observations, report and record observations, form nursing judgments, and carry out nursing actions.
Follow nursing practice standards and explain existing policies to staff, families, and physicians.
Conduct daily rounds and develop and implement comprehensive care plans based on each resident’s needs.
Pass medications and treatments according to established procedures; order and credit medications as needed and maintain accurate medication accounting.
Follow staffing guidelines, make nursing assignments, and give and receive accurate reports on residents’ conditions.
Monitor resident diets, meal trays, snacks, and intake; assist with meal trays, feeding, and snacks.
Follow admissions procedures and communicate admissions to relevant departments, staff, physicians, and service providers.
Ensure employees follow the chain of command and assign, supervise, document, and correct nursing assistants’ work and performance.
Keep Unit Managers and the Director of Nursing informed of nursing assistant performance problems; participate in evaluations and provide counseling, coaching, and training.
Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, peers, families, managers, visitors, and other staff.
Report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions in a timely manner and attend assigned staff, in-service, interdisciplinary team, and committee meetings.
Observe environmental conditions and cooperate with other departments to support a quality environment for residents and staff.
Document resident information accurately, promptly, and confidentially; document changes and notifications to the power of attorney and doctor, and perform assigned comprehensive assessments.
Verify changeover medication and treatment administration records are updated correctly and make required updates to new records by the first of each month.
Help residents exercise and protect their rights, maintain confidentiality, and report complaints to the supervisor in charge.
Ensure resident safety, including checking ordered Wanderguard equipment; use equipment properly and report equipment needs or repairs.
Use protective equipment and follow infection-control protocols, universal precautions, and life-safety measures.
Maintain a positive, professional manner, manage time effectively, provide role-model leadership, and collaborate on policy creation and problem solving.
Follow organizational, facility, employee-guide, code-of-conduct, safety, compliance, and applicable legal requirements; complete annual education, including compliance, privacy, security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.