LPN Charge Nurse

Job Description
Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

The Unit Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination and oversight of all aspects of the assigned clinical unit. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that required staffing levels are met for each shift on a daily basis needed to render care for the number of residents assigned to the unit.
• Make staffing level adjustments each shift as needed and adjust the federally required posted schedule to reflect current staffing.
• Attend, participate, and lead the weekly resident "At Risk" meeting to identify resident care and condition concerns, implement appropriate interventions, and ensure follow‑up.
• Attend and participate in the morning clinical review meeting.
• Attend and participate in PPS meetings as indicated.
• Attend and participate in monthly QA and A meetings, assist with follow‑up for any identified problems.
• Monitor provision of resident care by licensed nurses and C.N.A.’s; ensure required documentation is completed.
• Review 24‑hour resident change‑in‑condition reports daily; ensure necessary follow‑up occurs.
• Review resident medical records and documentation to ensure clinical programs are in place per policy and procedures.
• Identify educational needs of staff, discuss findings with the Facility Educator, and work collaboratively to meet these needs.
• Participate on other committees as requested by the Administrator/Director of Nursing Services.
• Ensure resident care and documentation are in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Comply with and ensure staff is in compliance with HIPAA rules and regulations, reporting any violations to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.
• Ensure work assignments are made for assigned staff, including breaks and lunches, and that staff is compliant with assignments.
• Initiate disciplinary action as necessary for staff members in collaboration with the DON/ADON.
• Communicate with the appropriate department manager/DON and follow up to resolve grievances or concerns from personnel, residents, or family members.
• Ensure physician orders are being followed.
• Assist the DON/ADON with preparing performance evaluations as directed; greet new admissions and families and assist nursing staff with the admission process as needed.
• Within 24 to 48 hours, ensure all admission documentation is complete, including all required clinical assessments and care plans.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications are administered as ordered and treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing and assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to remain current with standards of nursing practice and to maintain licensure requirements.
• Ensure that nursing staff follows policy and procedures, including the appropriate dress code.
• Ensure nursing staff participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
• Ensure nursing personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.
• Ensure all personnel operate nursing equipment safely.
• Participate as needed and/or directed in collaboration with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in developing written care plans for each resident.
• Ensure all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing staff knock before entering the resident's room.
• Report and assist with the investigation of any allegations of resident abuse, including misappropriation of resident property.
• Assist Social Services with ensuring an Advance Directive/Code Status has been obtained and documented per policy.
• Participate in the annual survey and/or complaint survey processes as directed by the Administrator/DON and assist with any plans of correction required.

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or must be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Must be an actively licensed LPN in the assigned state(s) of employment.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Two years of LTC experience.
• Acute Care experience preferred.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Multiple Medical Plans
    • Including Pharmacy
    • Including Teladoc
  • Multiple Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Medicare Employee Assistance
• Legal Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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