Weekend LPN

National Church Residences•Lake Wales, FL

About The Position

According to the prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable federal, state and local regulations and under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, the purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and direct nursing care in compliance with company and facility policies and procedures. The LPN Charge Nurse makes observations on an advanced level, report and records observations appropriately, forms nursing judgments and carries out nursing actions based upon understanding of the scientific principles involved.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One to two years preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, provide and direct nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
Supervision
Communicates professionally and effectively
Documents resident information timely, accurately and confidentially according to the procedures.
Adheres to the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Rights documentation.
Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined under the Safety & Compliance policies and procedures
Responsible for ensuring that residents are safe (for example: Wanderguard tab is securely attached to bed/chair as ordered, Wanderguard bracelets are working properly).
Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs.
Uses protective equipment, follows infection control protocol standards, policies and procedures
Practices universal precautions and life safety measures.
Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.
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.
With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.