RN CHARGE NURSE - Every Other Weekend (Part-time/Days)

LB Homes•Fergus Falls, MN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs RN Charge Nurse functions in cooperation with and as assigned by the LB Broen Home DON. Communicates and collaborates with contracted staff, healthcare organizations and personnel to plan and deliver exceptional care and services to each resident based on their needs and assessments.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Nursing
1 plus years of Long Term Care experience preferred
Basic computer skills and the ability to maximize use of web based Electronic Health Record software used by the organization
Current Minnesota RN license in good standing
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

1 plus years of Long Term Care experience

Responsibilities

Assumes the role of "Person In Charge" of the facility while on duty.
Accurately observes and evaluates situations and provides leadership and direction. Secures additional organizational and professional assistance as indicated.
Demonstrates accurate performance of all Nursing Competencies identified in the "Facility Wide Resource Assessment".
Provides clinical leadership to care staff.
Collaborates with the DON to direct, supervise and evaluate staff performance to assure high quality care.
Recognizes an emergency situation and responds to it, providing leadership and direction to staff. Acts in the role of Incident Commander until additional leadership staff arrives.
Monitors use of facilities and staff time to ensure effective use of resources. Assesses the need to adjust staff, equipment and services and brings recommendations to the RNUC's, ADON, SSU Manager and the DON.
Supports and participates in the onboarding and training activities for new LB Homes employees. Participates in staff training and continuing education in the nursing home.
Implements care delivery systems in the Nursing Home.
Maintains an attitude of respect and dignity toward all individuals: families, staff and residents. Communicates effectively and in a courteous manner.
Completes clinical assessments and care planning for all residents as needed according to resident conditions.
Ensures all staff's compliance with LB Homes Employee Handbook.
Collaborates with the RNUC's, ADON, SSU Nurse Manager and DON to direct, supervise, evaluate and document performance of all staff working in the nursing home.
Leads, manages and holds each staff accountable to ensure compliance with resident care plans, facility policies and procedures and LB Homes Core Values.
Performs and supervises activities and assignments with a commitment to promoting employee and resident safety.
Assures that resident care and services are performed following infection control standards, policies and procedures.
Is responsible for compliance with the reporting requirements of the Vulnerable Adult Act including the investigation and immediate reporting of suspected maltreatment.
Maintains accurate electronic health records which reflect care and services needed and provided and to store and process data and produce reports within HIM standards and HIPPA requirements.
Completes tasks and assignments as listed on the position task listing.