RN​/LPN Charge Nurse Weekend - Quinton Memorial

Position: RN/LPN Charge Nurse - FT - Weekend Days - Quinton Memorial
## RN/LPN Charge Nurse - FT - Weekend Days - Quinton Memorial Apply locations:
Dalton, GAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100534###
** About Us
** At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee’s leading healthcare system, we are committed not only to the health of our communities, but also to the growth, support, and success of our team members.

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission-driven team changing lives every day.

Our core values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating differences, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

Excellence. Every person. Every time.
** Eligible for $5000 sign on bonus
** SUMMARY Directs nursing care for the patients, and supervises 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.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Non-exempt Status:
May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency.

ACCOUNTABILITY Reports to Director of Nursing Services
** PRIDE VALUES
**** P
- ***** PROFESSIONALISM “
**** The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession"
*** R
- ***** RESPECT “
**** A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity”
*** I
- ***** INTEGRITY “
**** Honesty and consistency to a set of values”
*** D
- ***** DILIGENCE “
**** Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal”
*** E
- ***** EXCELLENCE*** *“
** The quality or state of being outstanding or superior*”## EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program required as evidenced by primary source of verification.
** LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
** Current LPN License in the State of Georgia. American Heart Association BLS CPR required.
** OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
** Preferred experience in nursing administration.

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS
* 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.
* Operation of scales.
* Operation of glucose monitoring devices, calibration and cleaning etc.
* Use of electronic thermometers (oral/rectal and ear).
* Delivery of medications (setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, giving to patients, etc.).
* Ordering and use of stock drugs.
* Administration and documentation of insulin.
* Use and delivery of PRN medications.
* Use and delivery of topical treatment application (eye, ear, nose, etc.).
* Use, delivery and documentation of narcotic medication.
* Receiving drugs from pharmacy in accordance with established procedures.
* Application of sterile dressings.
* Operation and proper use of pressure reduction surfaces.
* Use of oral airway.
* Knowledge of isolation procedures (where to implement etc.).
* Knowledge of location and proper use of personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns and aprons etc.).
* Delivery of enemas (S&S and fleets).
* Insertion, irrigation and routine care of male/female catheters.
* Delivery of tube feedings (insertion, flushing, proper amounts…