LPN PRN Nights

United Church Homes • Milford, OH

2d

About The Position

The Charge Nurse provides nursing care to elders in accordance with facility policies and procedures, quality improvement guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The role supports elder-centered care and team-based management, promotes elders’ opportunities to engage in normal life pursuits and maintain or improve their functioning, and participates in daily activities in assigned households.

The position contributes to a respectful, pleasant home environment for elders, coworkers, families, visitors, and volunteers. Staff provide support, friendship, and kindness so elders can live as independently as they choose. Household support tasks may include food preparation and serving, tidying and removing trash, cleaning spills, transporting elders, attending household meetings or learning circles, and responding to simple elder requests. Duties may also include other related tasks within the employee’s knowledge and training.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Ability to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of elder care programs.
• Patience, listening skills, and verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and respect for elders, coworkers, families, doctors, volunteers, and visitors.
• Flexibility and willingness to modify job duties for the overall good of the home and elders.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
• Freedom from illegal drug use and from workplace impairment due to drugs or alcohol.

Nice To Haves

• Previous long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to elders in accordance with facility policies, procedures, quality improvement guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Promote elders’ engagement in normal life pursuits and support their functioning and independence.
• Participate in elder-centered care, team-based management, and daily life activities in assigned households.
• Treat elders, coworkers, families, visitors, volunteers, and others with respect, kindness, and consideration.
• Perform household tasks within the employee’s knowledge and training, including assisting with food preparation and serving, tidying, removing trash, and cleaning spills.
• Transport elders and fulfill simple requests for elders.
• Attend household meetings and learning circles.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and presentable living and work areas.
• Modify duties as needed for the overall good of the home and elders.
• Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of elder care programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree