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National Church Residences•Hilliard, 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 nurse makes and records observations, forms nursing judgments, and carries out nursing actions based on nursing principles. The position also supervises nurse aides and supports resident safety, rights, documentation, and continuity of care. The role includes conducting rounds and developing and implementing care plans; administering medications and treatments and maintaining medication records; making staffing assignments; monitoring residents’ diets and intake; and coordinating admissions and communication among departments, staff, physicians, and service providers. The nurse documents resident information and condition changes accurately, promptly, and confidentially, and participates in staff training, coaching, evaluations, meetings, and quality-related activities. The LPN Charge Nurse is expected to communicate professionally, provide respectful and dignified care, follow safety and infection-control practices, use equipment properly, report equipment needs and resident complaints or allegations, and complete required annual education. The position may include other duties as assigned. Work may involve 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 in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Make, report, and record observations; form nursing judgments; and carry out nursing actions.
Conduct daily rounds and develop and implement comprehensive care plans based on resident needs.
Follow medication and treatment procedures; order and credit medications as needed; and maintain accurate medication accounting.
Follow staffing guidelines, make nursing assignments, and receive and provide accurate resident-condition reports.
Monitor residents’ diets, meal trays, snacks, and intake; assist with meal service and feeding as needed.
Follow admission procedures and communicate admissions to relevant departments, staff, physicians, and service providers.
Ensure employees follow the chain of command and assign, supervise, document, and address the performance of nursing assistants.
Keep unit managers or the Director of Nursing informed about performance problems and participate in evaluations, counseling, coaching, and training of nursing assistants.
Communicate professionally, follow directions, provide customer service, and report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions promptly.
Attend assigned staff meetings, in-services, interdisciplinary team meetings, and committee meetings.
Observe environmental conditions and cooperate with other departments to support a quality environment for residents and staff.
Document resident information, condition changes, notifications, and assigned assessments accurately, promptly, and confidentially.
Verify monthly MAR/TAR changeovers are updated correctly and required changes are made by the first of each month.
Protect resident rights, maintain confidentiality, and report resident complaints to the appropriate supervisor.
Help ensure resident safety, including checking ordered Wanderguard devices and bracelets.
Use equipment properly, report equipment needs or repairs, and follow protective-equipment, infection-control, universal-precaution, and life-safety procedures.
Maintain a positive, professional manner; manage time effectively; model teamwork; and participate in policy creation and problem solving.
Complete required annual education, including compliance, privacy, security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.