Job Description
Job Description
LVN Charge Nurse
Licenses
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LVN (Required)
Certifications
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CPR Certification (Required)
Skills
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Assessment
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Care plans
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Medication administration
Languages
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English (Required)
Job details
Pay
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$35 - $41 an hour
Job type
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Full-time
Shift and schedule
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Overtime
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Weekends as needed
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Rotating weekends
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Full job description
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Perform resident assessments and develop, implement and evaluate care plans as necessary per state, federal, and facility policies.
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Perform treatments-administer medications, and/or implement other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident care plan or as ordered by the physician. Notify doctor timely as needed.
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Provide nursing care in accordance with acceptable infection control standards.
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Follow safety policies while performing nursing care.
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Maintain all documentation as required by federal and state regulations and facility policy.
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Maintain inventory of supplies and/or medications to meet the needs of the resident.
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Participate in assigned meetings and in-services and quality assurance meetings.
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Meet unit work goals through assignment of nursing assistants and resident care needs.
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Evaluate quality and quantity of resident care service by nursing assistants.
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Adhere to facility guidelines for resolving consumer concerns.
Requirements:
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Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in this state.
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Must be currently certified and possess a valid CPR card.
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Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
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Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
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Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and learn concept.
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Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
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Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
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Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
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Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
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Must possess the ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. Also, must possess the ability to bend, kneel or stoop.
Work Location: In person