Skilled Nursing LPN Charge Nurs

Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area. Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and

regulations. Updates plan of care when needed. Observes and documents observations and care given to residents. Uses the EMR accurately.

Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed. Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions.

Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family / significant other education. Notifies family on condition

changes etc. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines. Uses

standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares.

Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.

Basic Responsibilities :

This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her

position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the organization's corporate compliance program.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are

required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education Experience

Licensure Certification :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful.

Licensure for state of practice is required. BLS

Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge : Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Physical / Mental Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee

will operate / activate / use / prepare / inspect / place / detect / position objects, tools, or controls. The employee will

frequently communicate / express oneself / exchange / observe / assess / detect information relative to this position.

The employee is required to maintain a stationary position / move / position self in response to job tasks. Must

be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Accommodations : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

Work Environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business

need.

Weight Lifting Requirement : 35 lbs.

BLS from American Heart Association