RN / LPN - Nurse

Miller's Health Systems•Culver, IN

About The Position

Miller's Health Systems is hiring a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as a Charge Nurse. The Charge Nurse is responsible for nursing care of patients on their shift, follows each patient’s Comprehensive Care Plan, and assists the Unit Manager with thorough and accurate patient-record documentation when needed. The role also supervises direct resident-care personnel on the shift. The position calls for a licensed nurse in Indiana who is passionate about serving others, professional in appearance and behavior, and able to work with a dedicated team. The nurse must understand nursing policies and procedures, medication and treatment administration, applicable laws and regulations, and residents’ physical, psychological, social, and medical needs. Exposure Category I tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Requirements

Currently licensed and registered to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Indiana.
Successfully complete the pre-employment process and screening.
Pass the physical examination conducted for employment at the facility.
Maintain a professional manner and appearance.
Know nursing policies and procedures.
Know medication administration, possible side effects, treatment administration, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to resident care.
Have comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices and residents’ physical, psychological, social, and medical needs.
Understand the organizational structure and duties of employees under the Unit Manager’s supervision.
Demonstrate competence in supervision and leadership.
Have a caring attitude, be observant, and exercise good judgment and emotional stability.
Foster and maintain good working relationships with other staff.
Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients on the assigned shift.
Follow the Comprehensive Care Plan for patients.
Assist the Unit Manager with thorough and accurate documentation in patient records when needed.
Supervise direct resident-care personnel on the assigned shift.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing practices and applicable requirements.