LPN - PRN

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The LPN Charge Nurse supervises, provides, and directs nursing care in accordance with organizational policies, facility procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role requires making and documenting advanced observations, forming nursing judgments, and taking appropriate nursing actions based on established practices and scientific principles. The nurse performs resident rounds and assessments, develops and implements care plans, administers medications and treatments, maintains medication records, makes nursing assignments, and communicates resident status to support continuity of care. The position also supervises nursing assistants, supports their performance through direction, coaching, and training, and participates in evaluations. The LPN communicates professionally with residents, families, staff, physicians, and service providers; maintains accurate and confidential documentation; protects resident rights; and follows safety, infection-control, and compliance procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

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 advanced observations, report and document them appropriately, form nursing judgments, and carry out nursing actions.
Follow nursing practice standards and explain existing policies to staff, families, and physicians.
Perform daily rounds and develop and implement accurate, comprehensive care plans based on residents’ needs.
Pass medications and treatments according to established procedures; order and credit medications as needed and maintain accurate medication accounting, including stock, unit-dose, and narcotic medications.
Follow staffing guidelines, make nursing assignments, and give and receive accurate reports on residents’ conditions.
Monitor resident diets and food intake and supervise or assist with meal trays, feeding, and snacks.
Follow admission procedures and communicate admissions to relevant departments, staff, physicians, and service providers.
Ensure employees follow the chain of command and personnel policies.
Assign nursing assistants, ensure assignments are completed efficiently, supervise and document performance, correct poor performance, and inform Unit Managers or the Director of Nursing of performance concerns.
Participate in nursing assistant evaluations and provide counseling, coaching, and training; present evaluations to staff.
Follow written and verbal directions and provide professional customer service to residents, peers, families, managers, and visitors.
Report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions promptly and attend assigned staff, in-service, interdisciplinary team, 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 physician, and assigned comprehensive assessments accurately, promptly, and confidentially.
Verify that changeover MARs/TARs are updated correctly and that necessary changes are made to new MARs/TARs by the first of each month.
Know and help protect residents’ rights, maintain confidentiality, and report 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 procedures, universal precautions, life-safety measures, and other safety and compliance policies.
Maintain a positive, professional manner, manage time effectively, provide role-model leadership, and collaborate in policy creation and problem solving.
Complete required annual education, including Compliance, Privacy, Security, and HIPAA training, and follow the Employee Information Guide, Code of Conduct, facility handbook, and applicable laws and policies.
Report complaints and allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds or resident property, and other compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.