LPN or RN - Skilled Unit - PRN - (7p-7a)

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The LPN or RN 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 role makes advanced observations, records and reports findings, forms nursing judgments, and takes nursing actions based on nursing principles. The nurse completes resident rounds and care plans, administers medications and treatments, monitors residents’ diets and intake, supports admissions, and coordinates care with staff, physicians, families, and other service providers. The role assigns and supervises nursing assistants, addresses performance issues, and participates in staff coaching, training, and evaluations. The position requires timely, accurate, and confidential documentation; protection of resident rights and dignity; and adherence to safety, infection-control, universal-precaution, and life-safety procedures. The nurse also attends assigned meetings and training, maintains professional communication and teamwork, and performs other duties as assigned. Work conditions may include 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 according to facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Make advanced observations, report and document findings, form nursing judgments, and carry out appropriate nursing actions.
Conduct daily rounds and develop and implement comprehensive care plans based on resident needs.
Pass medications and treatments according to established procedures; order and credit medications as needed and maintain accurate medication accounting, including stock medications, unit-dose medications, and narcotics.
Follow staffing guidelines, make nursing assignments, and exchange accurate resident-condition reports to ensure continuity of care.
Monitor resident diets and intake, supervise meals and snacks, and assist with meal trays, feeding, and snacks.
Follow admissions 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 nursing assistants’ performance; keep Unit Managers or the Director of Nursing informed of performance problems.
Participate in nursing assistant performance evaluations and provide counseling, coaching, and training.
Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, peers, families, managers, visitors, and other staff; report timely changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions.
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, changes, notifications to the POA and doctor, and assigned assessments accurately, timely, and confidentially; verify that change-over MARs/TARs are updated and new MARs/TARs contain necessary changes by the first of each month.
Protect resident rights and confidentiality and report resident complaints to the supervisor in charge.
Help ensure resident safety, including checking ordered Wanderguard equipment; demonstrate proper equipment use and report equipment needs or repairs.
Use protective equipment and follow infection-control protocols, universal precautions, and life-safety measures.
Maintain a positive and professional manner, manage time effectively, provide role-model leadership, collaborate, and participate in policy creation and problem-solving.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, employee guidance, Code of Conduct, compliance requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Provide care with respect and dignity and report complaints and allegations of abuse, misappropriation, or other compliance concerns to appropriate supervisors.
Complete annual education requirements, including Compliance, Privacy, Security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.