PT LPN

National Church Residences • Chillicothe, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Charge Nurse supervises, provides, and directs nursing care in compliance with company and facility policies and procedures. This role involves making advanced observations, reporting and recording them appropriately, forming nursing judgments, and carrying out nursing actions based on scientific principles. The position operates under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing and adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Current Nurse License
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a vocational school of practical nursing
• 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
• Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
• Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, provide, and direct nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Make advanced observations, report and record them appropriately, form nursing judgments, and carry out nursing actions.
• Follow established standards of nursing practices and assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Interpret existing policies to staff, families, and physicians.
• Perform daily rounds and develop/implement comprehensive care plans based on resident needs.
• Follow policies and procedures for passing medications and treatments, and maintain accurate accounting of all medications.
• Follow staffing guidelines, make nursing assignments, and receive/give accurate reports on resident conditions.
• Monitor diets, supervise meal trays and snacks, and assist with feeding.
• Follow facility admissions procedures and communicate admissions to relevant departments and personnel.
• Ensure employees follow the chain of command and supervise, document, and correct poor performance of nursing assistants.
• Participate in performance evaluations, counseling, coaching, and training of nursing assistants.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, peers, families, managers, and visitors.
• Report any changes in physical or mental conditions on a timely basis.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and inter-disciplinary team meetings.
• Document resident information timely, accurately, and confidentially.
• Verify change-over MARs/TARS are correctly updated.
• Adhere to Resident Rights documentation guidelines and help residents exercise their rights.
• Report resident complaints and maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures under Safety & Compliance, ensuring resident safety and proper use of equipment.
• Practice universal precautions and life safety measures.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree