Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Day Charge Nurse. Eventide Sheyenne Crossings!

About the role

The Eventide Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo, ND, is seeking an LPN to serve as a Charge Nurse from 6a-6:30p. 12-hour shifts with every third weekend and holiday rotation, 72 hours per pay period. The position offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on a continuing basis.
• Provides individual attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Observes and follows the residents' plans of care. Updates and makes appropriate changes in plans of care whenever necessary.
• Administers medications and treatments and monitors both for effectiveness.
• Provides direct nursing care to residents whenever necessary and according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Complies with rules and regulations as set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid services.
• Provides accurate documentation in the residents' electronic medical record according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Aids in the orientation/training of new team members.
• Reports resident needs, problems, and observations regarding residents' condition(s) to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
• Safeguards adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift and corrects inadequate staffing appropriately.
• Maintains oversight of the activities and functions of subordinate staff, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
• Ensures that work responsibilities of subordinate staff are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and according to established resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
• Communicates the needs of residents to resident care staff in the unit, as appropriate.
• Interacts with physicians and other health care facilities as needed, according to the needs of the residents.
• Continually updates nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
• Coordinates and participates in resident care conferences and communicates information effectively to families.
• Reports any incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violation of residents' rights per policy.
• Manages electronic timecard on a daily basis.

Requirements

• An active ND LPN license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be accountable to manage electronic timecard on a daily basis.
• Must be able to comply with rules and regulations as set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid services.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare providers.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations and emergencies.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of long-term care practices and regulations.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $29.00 - $32.48 for LPNs per hour based on qualifications, experience, and location.
• Shift premiums and differentials are also available, for select positions, paid on employment status and shift worked.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ancillary benefits such as life and disability insurance.
• A 403(B) with employer match.
• Paid time off.

Pay

$29.00 - $32.48 per hour based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

12-hour shifts with every third weekend and holiday rotation, 72 hours per pay period.