Charge Nurse LPN - Part Time

About the role

Are you a compassionate caregiver looking to advance your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse? Work for us, where you are a valued member of a team whose hard work is appreciated. As part of the clinical team, you will be working to support a non-institutional lifestyle where putting person before task is key. A place where you get to know the people you help, and they get to know you. Our team members are motivated by our mission of Enriching Life's Journey for both our residents and each other as we work to fulfil our vision of a culture in which age does not define the person and where diversity, equity and inclusivity thrives.

Schedule

6:45 am – 3:15 pm. Friday, Wednesday, and every other weekend only.

Education, Experience, Certification & Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a diploma or degree.
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Employees must follow Pinnacle Living’s company‑wide vaccination policy (annual flu vaccine) with possible medical or religious accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assists team members with resident services and activities of daily living as necessary to ensure quality services.
• Makes shift rounds with physicians.
• Follows proper infection control practices.
• Assesses resident injuries and renders first aid or refers resident for physician and/or emergency room treatment; completes incident report.
• Responds to resident call light requests promptly.
• May respond to emergency calls in Independent Living.
• Receives report from off-going shift and gives report to oncoming shift.
• Communicates about resident condition with other team members; communicates changes in resident condition to the physician, guardian, and family.
• Notifies clinical leader of major problems and recurrent grievances.
• Keeps dining team informed of diet changes.
• Within licensure, performs resident assessments upon admission; completes documentation for assessments, treatments, reactions, and outcomes; notifies appropriate resources (e.g., dietitian, physical therapist, etc.) of the need for evaluation; initiates the development of care plans (and MDS in Healthcare) for household/neighborhood residents; evaluates resident response to plan of care and recommends additional modifications as indicated.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physician and nursing orders, according to regulations and established procedures.
• Performs clinical rounds to ensure resident safety, comfort, and regulatory compliance; evaluates resident physical and emotional status.
• Educates residents (and others) about medical issues and healthy lifestyle choices.