Charge Nurse - LPN

Job 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.
• Affirms 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.
• Good Samaritan offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

Benefits

• The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more!

About the Role

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Location: Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab, 2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531-0000 USA.