Charge Nurse - LPN

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Charge Nurse - LPN supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Operations Management and Administration - 70%

• Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility, including the making of work assignments to Nursing Assistants.
• Assists in implementing methods for coordinating nursing services to ensure continuity of residents care.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Represents the nursing department during Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Is able to answer questions related to the plan of care and delivery of services.
• Participates in various committee meetings.
• Makes work assignments and meets with Nursing Assistants regularly to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and the improvement of care and services.
• Provides direct nursing care as needed.
• Consults with the resident's physicians in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as needed.
• Notifies residents' physicians and families when there is a change in the resident's condition.
• Authorizes and monitors the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with the facility policies and procedures.
• Admits, transfers and discharges patients as necessary.
• Works with Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 20%

People Management and Development - 10%

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Other Requirements

Working Conditions and Special Requirements