Charge Nurse LPN - PRN

Job Responsibilities

• Affirms and formulates a plan of care for residents in pertinent areas.
• Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations.
• Updates the plan of care as needed.
• Observes and documents observations and care given to residents.
• Uses the EMR accurately and ensures 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 and other relevant updates.
• 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 and 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 positions may be helpful.
• Licensure for state of practice is required.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.