LPN Charge Nurse
Where
- Huntsville,AL
What you'll be doing
- Participates with members of the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate residents care. Documents the residents condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents promptly to RN.Provides oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete resident status report. Maintains the 24-hour report book. Receives and records physician orders. Communicates staffing problems and needs to the nursing manager. Provides input on staffing ratios and deployment. Develops work assignments for LPN/LVNs and nurse aides as directed. Coordinates, directs and evaluates staff as directed. Participates in counselling, disciplinary action and termination of staff to the extent permitted by the State Nurse Practice Act. Assures compliance with policies and procedures. Reports problems and complaints timely to the nurse manager. Provides feedback to nurse managers regarding performance of nurse aides. Participates in hiring and selection of LPN/LVNs and nurse aides. Gives feedback and participates in performance appraisals as assigned. Coordinates nursing assignment, which includes directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act. Receives and provides accurate and complete resident status report at shift change. Maintains 24 HR report book. Assists in data collection for admission, transfer and discharge of residents and provides the information to the nurse manager. Maintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departments. Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained in a clean and safe manner on the unit, are utilized economically and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or nutritional services assistance. Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiate the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations. Participates in resident assessment and care planning activities, reviews and revises resident assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act. Reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations. Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by company and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Monitors completeness and accuracy of own clinical medical record entries and those of assigned LPN/LVNs and nurse aides daily. Responsible for completing medication interchange and insurance prior to authorization as assigned.
What your background should be
- Current LPN/LVN licensure in the State employed. Valid CPR Certification required. At least one year of nursing experience preferred. Evidence of continuing education or special preparation or experience in gerontological nursing and/or long-term care nursing desirable.
Required Schooling / Training
- Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN School of Nursing
Who is the client company
- Concern about Health care service.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
