RN / LPN - Nurse

About the role

As a Charge Nurse at Miller’s, you are responsible for the nursing care of the patients on your shift. You follow the Comprehensive Care Plan for your patients and assist the Unit Manager with thorough and accurate documentation in the patient record when needed. You supervise the direct resident care personnel on your shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Comprehensive Care Plan for assigned patients.
• Assist the Unit Manager with documentation in the patient record.
• Supervise direct resident care personnel on your shift.

Requirements

• Currently licensed and registered to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Indiana.
• Successfully complete pre-employment process and screening.
• Pass the physical examination given in behalf of gainful employment within the facility.
• Professional manner and appearance.

Qualifications

• General:
  • Currently licensed and registered to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Indiana.
  • Successfully complete pre-employment process and screening.
  • Pass the physical examination given in behalf of gainful employment within the facility.
  • Professional manner and appearance.
• Job Knowledge:
  • Nursing policies and procedures.
  • Administration of medication, possible side effects, treatment administration.
  • Local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to resident care.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices.
  • Physical, psychological, social and medical needs of residents.
  • Organizational structure and duties of employees under supervision of unit manager.
• Other:
  • Competent in supervision and leadership.
  • Caring attitude.
  • Observant.
  • Foster and maintain a good working relationship with other staff.
  • Good judgement and emotional stability.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Exposure Category

Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.