LPN Resident Care SL

Eventide Senior Living•Fargo, ND

About The Position

Eventide-Fargo is seeking a part-time LPN Charge Nurse for its Senior Living community. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per pay period, with shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday), various weekdays, and a holiday rotation. The LPN Charge Nurse provides and assures nursing care that meets current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Eventide’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. Care must promote residents’ rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and individuality. The position also supports residents and families, coordinates with nursing and other care staff, and monitors the work of subordinate staff.

Requirements

Current North Dakota LPN license.
Must be in good standing in every U.S. state in which the candidate has ever been licensed as a nurse.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ needs and health status through ongoing physical observations and interviews.
Observe and follow residents’ plans of care, assisting the RN with appropriate changes when needed.
Monitor medications and treatments for effectiveness and administer them when necessary.
Provide direct nursing care to residents according to established policies, procedures, and standards.
Comply with rules and regulations established by the State Department of Health.
Document accurately in residents’ records according to established policies, procedures, and standards.
Assist with orientation and training of new team members.
Report residents’ needs, problems, and changes in condition to the registered nurse and physician.
Ensure adequate staffing levels for scheduled shifts.
Monitor subordinate staff activities and functions, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
Ensure subordinate staff complete their responsibilities thoroughly and accurately during scheduled shifts and according to established policies, procedures, and standards.
Provide information, education, and support to assigned residents and their families.
Communicate residents’ needs to Senior Living staff in the building.
Interact with physicians and other health care facilities as needed to meet residents’ needs.
Update nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
Occasionally carry out or assist with other tasks in keeping with the team philosophy and Eventide’s commitment to quality care.