CHSGa

LPN Charge Nurse

$28.35 - $31.50 / HOUR

Join us at 

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

Full Time:

Starting Pay: $28.35 to $31.50/hour

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Management add on pay

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

  • Paid time off with ability to cash out
  • 7 paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life and Disability
  • 401(k) with match
  • Referral Bonus Program

SUMMARY

Responsible for directing nursing care for the patients, and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision should be in accordance with current federal, state, and local and regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services to provide the appropriate care for our patients.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operation of oxygen equipment including turning off and on, changing cylinder heads, cleaning/replacing humidifier and other as necessary.
  • Operations of suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage.
  • Operations and use of manual respirator.
  • Location and use of emergency equipment supplies (box and/or crash cart etc.).
  • Operation of whirlpool scales and glucose monitoring devices, calibration and cleaning etc.
  • Delivery of medications (setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, giving to patients, etc.).
  • Receiving drugs from pharmacy in accordance with established procedures.
  • Knowledge of procedures and ability to determine Advance Directive status for patients.
  • Collection of lab specimens and interpreting results.
  • IV implementation and administration.
  • Seizure precautions and administration of IV medication during a seizure.
  • Admits, discharges and transfers patients as requested.
  • Documentation and billing of supplies used.
  • Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians.
  • Assists the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
  • Participates in patient screening and selection process as requested.
  • Assists the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up on consultant recommendations, i.e., pharmacy, dietary, etc.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
  • Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
  • Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

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