LPN Charge

LPN Charge Nurse

Eventide-Jamestown is currently looking for a full-time LPN Charge to work 36 hours per
week.
The hours are 6:30p-7:00a,every third weekendwith a holiday rotation and SUBSTANTIAL OVERNIGHT DIFFERENTIAL!

The LPN provides and assures that the highest degree of nursing care is provided and that it is consistent with the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as the philosophy, policies and procedures of Eventide. Assures that this care is provided in a manner that promotes the residents’ rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality.

Ideal Candidate

• A current North DakotaLPN License
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Long Term Care experience is preferred.

• Monitors residents’ needs and health status through
  physical observations and interviews on continuing basis.
• Provide individual attention, which encourages each
  resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and
  psychosocial well-being.
• Observes and follows the residents’ plan of care.
  Updates and makes appropriate changes in plans of care whenever necessary.
  Plans of care include interdisciplinary care plans, physician orders and
  NA-R care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments and monitors
  medications and treatments for effectiveness.
• Gives direct nursing care to residents whenever
  necessary and according to established nursing policies, procedures, and
  standards.
• Comply with rules and regulations as set forth by the
  Minnesota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid
  services.
• Provide accurate documentation in the residents’
  records according to established nursing policies, procedures, and
  standards.
• Assist in orientation/training of new team members.
• Report resident needs, problems, and observations
  regarding residents’ condition to the registered nurse and physician.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift.
• Monitors the activities and functions of subordinate
  staff, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
• Ensures that work responsibilities of subordinate staff
  are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and
  according to established resident care policies, procedures, and
  standards.
• Provides information, education, and support for
  assigned residents and their families.
• Communicates the needs of residents to resident care
  staff in the unit.
• Interacts with physicians and other health care
  facilities as needed, according the needs of the residents.
• Continually updates nursing skills and knowledge by
  attending in-services, continuing education programs and staff meetings.
• Coordinates and participates in resident care
  conferences.