LPN Charge Nurse Full-Time

Covenant Woods•Mechanicsville, VA

5d•$33 - $41

About The Position

The LPN Charge Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable regulations. The role supervises and coordinates certified nursing assistants in delivering resident care during the designated tour of duty, maintains clinical and professional competency, and assists with unit management, including quality assessments, problem solving, staff motivation, and evaluations. The nurse is expected to model Covenant Woods business standards and Code of Conduct and uphold its service commitments. This is a full-time opportunity in Assisted Living. Available shifts are nights; shifts are eight hours on a two-week rotating schedule that includes every other weekend. Base pay is $33.00–$41.00 per hour depending on experience, with shift differentials available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or an active compact multistate LPN license.
At least one year of experience in a nursing role.
Current BLS certification.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in an LPN role.
Experience in a Continuing Care and Retirement Community (CCRC) or healthcare setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Transcribe, verify, and implement physicians’ orders.
Administer medications safely and on time, and complete appropriate documentation.
Report significant changes in residents’ conditions to the physician, supervisor, and family.
Document episodic events and complete required documentation, including checking MARs, Treatment Sheets, and monthly summaries, accurately and promptly; update residents’ Care Plans as appropriate.
Make regular rounds to assess resident care, environmental safety, and employee performance.
Complete at least 24 hours of annual education and/or CEUs, including mandatory in-services, and maintain CPR certification.
Assign resident care according to residents’ needs and the unit; participate in change-of-shift report.
Counsel and/or discipline CNAs according to facility policy and assist with staff evaluations.
Assist in planning, implementing, and delivering resident activities.
Implement quality assurance recommendations.
Monitor supply use to maintain the budget and capture chargeable items.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and resident satisfaction.