LPN - Full-Time - (6a-6p)

National Church Residences•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

About The Position

The LPN 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 nurse makes and documents observations, exercises nursing judgment, and carries out appropriate nursing actions. The role includes resident care planning, medication and treatment administration procedures, staffing assignments, oversight of nursing assistants, resident assessments, accurate and confidential documentation, and communication with residents, families, physicians, and other care providers. The LPN Charge Nurse also supports resident rights, safety, infection control, and a professional, collaborative care environment.

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 compliance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Make advanced observations, document and report findings, form nursing judgments, and take appropriate nursing actions.
Follow nursing practice standards and interpret applicable policies for staff, families, and physicians.
Conduct daily rounds and develop and implement comprehensive care plans based on residents’ needs.
Follow procedures for administering medications and treatments; 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 resident-condition reports to support continuity of care.
Monitor resident diets, meal trays, snacks, and intake; 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 keep Unit Managers or the Director of Nursing informed of performance concerns.
Participate in nursing assistant evaluations and provide counseling, coaching, and training; present performance evaluations to staff.
Communicate professionally, follow written and verbal directions, provide customer service, and promptly report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions.
Attend assigned staff meetings, in-services, interdisciplinary team meetings, and committee meetings.
Observe environmental conditions, including noise, odors, and cleanliness, and cooperate with other departments to support a quality environment.
Document resident information, changes, notifications to the POA and physician, and assigned comprehensive assessments accurately, promptly, and confidentially.
Verify that change-over MARs/TARs are updated correctly and that necessary changes are made to the new MAR/TAR by the first of each month.
Protect resident rights, support residents in exercising those rights, maintain confidentiality, and report complaints to the supervisor in charge.
Help ensure resident safety, including checking ordered Wanderguard tabs and bracelets; 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, model teamwork, and collaborate in policy creation and problem solving.
Follow organizational, facility, safety, compliance, privacy, security, HIPAA, drug-free workplace, and other applicable policies and requirements.
Complete annual education requirements on time and report complaints, abuse allegations, misappropriation, and other compliance concerns to appropriate supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.