RN/LPN Charge Nurse Night Shift-FT

Winfield Rest Haven•Winfield, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Winfield Rest Haven is seeking an RN/LPN Charge Nurse to work 12-hour night shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The position serves elders by meeting their needs through the development and utilization of nursing staff, maintaining high-quality care, using facility resources appropriately, and making independent decisions in carrying out these responsibilities. The Charge Nurse directs day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with applicable long-term care rules, regulations, and guidelines, and supervises nursing staff to support quality elder care. The role includes monitoring residents and changes in condition, completing assessments and documentation, planning and coordinating care, reviewing medication orders and responses, and responding to issues and emergencies. The Charge Nurse also coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintains survey compliance and supports the nursing department’s QAPI program; mentors and trains staff; coordinates daily administrative duties and assignments; and ensures appropriate use of nursing devices and equipment. The position is based in a residential setting and involves interaction with older adults with varying abilities, a team-oriented and deadline-oriented environment, and possible exposure to infections, diseases, and bloodborne pathogens. The employee may encounter residents who are ill, confused, irritable, or irrational, as well as hostile or emotionally upset family members, associates, and visitors. Additional duties may be assigned, and employees must follow job-related instructions and perform responsibilities within their scope of practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school or nursing program at an accredited college or university.
Current, unrestricted Kansas license as an L.P.N. or R.N.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the nurse practice act and long-term care.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational ability, and communication skills; highly motivated to provide high-quality care.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts including fractions, division, multiplication, decimals, and formats.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, or sit throughout the day.
Wear non-slip shoes, a name badge, pager, walkie, and facility uniform.

Responsibilities

Use PCC during the shift to identify changes in residents’ conditions.
Conduct thorough resident data collection and assessments; monitor residents throughout the shift.
Ensure UDAs are completed during the shift and documentation is completed promptly.
Anticipate and implement interventions related to falls, wounds, infections, weight loss, pain, contractures, behaviors, depression, isolation, and boredom.
Coordinate and conduct admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Review medication orders for unnecessary medications, interactions, adverse reactions, and appropriate responses; ensure medications are monitored with appropriate vital signs, labs, or documentation.
Document behaviors and implement non-pharmacological interventions before administering PRN medications.
Ensure medications have a diagnosis and query physicians for an appropriate diagnosis when needed.
Identify and respond to issues or emergencies calmly and efficiently.
Read and sign the CMA job description.
Initiate 48-hour baseline care and update care plans as needed.
Provide compassionate care and assistance to elders and families.
Direct day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care facilities.
Monitor survey compliance and participate in developing, maintaining, and implementing the nursing department’s QAPI program.
Make daily compliance rounds to ensure nursing personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards and report findings to the Director of Nursing.
Mentor and train new staff and provide support and guidance to staff members.
Continue training on dementia, behaviors, wounds, antipsychotic medications, and leadership skills.
Coordinate daily administrative duties, schedules, nursing assignments, and elder care.
Supervise nursing staff to ensure high-quality care for elders.
Ensure proper use of devices and equipment used in nursing.
Work overtime, be available for on-call rotation under facility protocol, and respond appropriately when contacted by the Director of Nursing.