LPN or RN - Skilled Unit - PRN - (7p-7a)

About the role

According to the prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable federal, state and local regulations and under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, the purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and direct nursing care in compliance with company and facility policies and procedures. The LPN Charge Nurse makes observations on an advanced level, reports and records observations appropriately, forms nursing judgments and carries out nursing actions based upon understanding of the scientific principles involved.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, provide and direct nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Make advanced-level observations; report and record observations appropriately; form nursing judgments and carry out nursing actions.
• Follow established standards of nursing practice.
• Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Interpret existing policies to staff, families and physicians.
• Perform daily rounds, develop and implement accurate comprehensive care plans based on each resident’s needs.
• Follow established policies and procedures for passing medications and treatments.
• Order and credit medications as needed; keep accurate accounting of all medications (stock medications, unit dose and narcotics).
• Follow staffing guidelines and make nursing assignments.
• Receive and give accurate report on residents’ condition to provide continuity of care.
• Monitor diets and supervise meal trays and snacks served to residents and residents’ intake; assist in passing meal trays, feeding and passing of snacks.
• Follow facility admissions procedures and communicate admissions to other departments, staff, physicians and other service providers.
• Ensure employees follow the chain of command consistent with personnel policies.
• Assign nursing assistants and ensure efficient completion of their assignments.
• Supervise, document and correct poor performance of nursing assistants; keep Unit Managers/Director of Nursing informed of performance problems.
• Participate in performance evaluation process of nursing assistants; provide counseling, coaching and training; present performance evaluations to staff.
• Communicate professionally and effectively: follow written and verbal directions; provide exemplary customer service to residents, peers, families, managers and visitors.
• Report changes in physical or mental conditions on a timely basis.
• Follow all company, facility and state policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, inter-disciplinary team and committee meetings as assigned.
• Exercise keen observations of noise, odors, cleanliness, etc.
• Cooperate with other staff members in all departments to ensure quality environmental conditions for residents and staff.
• Document resident information timely, accurately and confidentially according to procedures.
• Document changes and notification to POA and doctor; perform comprehensive assessments as assigned.
• Verify change-over MARS/TARS are correctly updated and necessary changes are made to new MAR/TAR by the 1st of each month.
• Adhere to guidelines outlined in the Resident Rights documentation; know resident rights and help residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
• Report resident complaints to supervisor in charge; maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures under Safety & Compliance.
• Ensure residents are safe (e.g., Wanderguard tab securely attached to bed/chair as ordered, Wanderguard bracelets working properly).
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment; report equipment needs or repairs.
• Use protective equipment; follow infection control protocol standards, policies and procedures.
• Practice universal precautions and life safety measures.

Expectations

• Demonstrate and maintain a positive, professional manner; manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Provide leadership as a role model to promote a team approach.
• Collaborate and participate in policy creation and appropriate problem-solving methods.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, and any facility handbook, including corporate compliance, drug-free workplace, safe work practices, and all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
• Ensure all care is provided with respect and dignity for residents/clients, their families and staff.
• Report all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to appropriate supervisors; report all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and any other corporate compliance, drug-free workplace, safe work practices, and all federal, state and local regulations and laws.
• Complete all annual education requirements timely, including Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training; exhibit behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a vocational school of practical nursing.
• Experience: One to two years preferred.
• Mental: Good communication, comprehension and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Skills: Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet; good written and verbal communication skills.
• Licensure: Current Nurse License.
• Vision: Normal, consistent with standard workflow.
• Consequences of Errors: Moderate monetary responsibility.
• Supervision Received: General supervision — employee generally operates independently, checking with supervisor when in doubt.

Working Conditions

Exposure to some disagreeable conditions such as noise, odors, illness, infection and physical contact with disruptive residents.