LPN Charge Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the management team, the LPN Charge Nurse is responsible for the provision of quality resident care during their shift. They also supervise, discipline and manage all state approved resident assistants during their shift to ensure the continuity and quality of resident care.

OUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

High school or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Current Licensure for Practical Nursing in the State of Ohio BLS Certified (CPR/First Aid)

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Address resident, family and staff concerns/questions.
• Relays pertinent information to RN Supervisor.
• Serves as first-line supervisor to resident assistants.
• Prepares assignments, communicates resident needs and monitors nursing assistants performance.
• Completes charting for resident illness or unusual occurrence.
• Effectively communicates information to residents' responsible parties, physicians and team members.
• Organizes and implements the day to day operations of resident care in accordance with Federal, State, Local and facility standards and regulations This includes following all infection prevention guidelines and ensures staff and residents do as well.
• Also assists in maintaining resident records.
• Ensures all staff in Crown Center follows guidelines in resident care plans, enhancing resident independence and well being.
• Participates in implementation of policies and procedures that govern the operations of Crown Center.
• Assures delivery of medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and monitors and reports progress.
• Monitors the wireless nurse call system and staff responses to ensure prompt and high quality services.
• Acclimates new residents to Crown Center philosophy and protocols.
• Participates in review of resident profiles with designated team members to ensure appropriate level of service.
• Accepts responsibility to oversee and discipline staff as is appropriate.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES — Other:

1. Performs other related duties as needed.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A LAUREL LAKE EMPLOYEE:

• Medical Insurance through Meritain (High Deductible Health Plan) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• HSA (Health Savings