RN / LPN - Cedargate Healthcare : Job Details

We provide medical masks and PPE to all employees to help protect our residents, staff and their familiesCHARGE NURSE RN/LPNThis position is responsible for the daily provision of nursing care and services to assure each resident attains or maintains his/her highest practicable level of function. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from accredited school of nursing
• License in good standing with licensure board
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long term care setting preferred
• Ability to follow direction with minimal oversight
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of current standards of nursing practice
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English
• Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc
• Meet all health requirements imposed by law
• Basic data entry skills and the ability to type

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and render nursing care to residents within assigned unit according to current standards of nursing practice, state, federal regulations and resident care plan
• Direct and supervise the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and other staff being supervised
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer treatments as ordered by physician
• Visit all assigned residents at regular intervals during tour of duty
• Supervise feeding of residents as necessary
• Notify physician, resident or responsible party when residents' conditions warrant
• Perform administrative duties such as the documenting of: nurses notes, doctors orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations, studies, billing and other charge slips, miscellaneous forms, charts, resident assessments and care plans
• Chart pertinent facts and information in a professional and comprehensive manner
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents according to policy
• Recognize and respond to changes in residents' condition and document observations, assessments, notifications, interventions and outcomes
• Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments such as; dressing changes, finger stick blood glucose readings, drawing of blood, catheter insertion/changes, IV insertion/removal, feeding tube insertion/removal, lab work, etc..
• Perform emergency procedures such as CPR/Heimlich Maneuver, and in the event of death, notify family, coroner (if applicable) and funeral home
• Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur
• Communicate all pertinent resident information to unit staff at beginning of tour of duty and to oncoming nursing staff at end of tour of duty
• Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster drills, and be prepared to carry out duties in the event of actual fire or disaster
• Assist with orientation, instruction and supervision of other nursing personnel as assigned
• Be able to keep adequate records
• Able to take emergency call
• Follow established safety and infection control procedures
• Participates in all required inservice training
• Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code
• Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals
• Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct
• All other duties as assigned