LPN​/RN - Charge Nurse - PRN - Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Directs nursing care for patients and supervises the day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision is in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our nursing center, and any directives from the Administrator, the Medical Director, or the Director of Nursing Services to provide appropriate care for our patients.

• 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.

Reports to Director of Nursing Services.

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or graduate of an approved LPN program as evidenced by primary source verification.

• Current LPN or RN License in the state of Georgia.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR required.

Preferred experience in nursing administration.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift: up to 10 lbs. – Rarely; 11‑25 lbs. – Rarely; 26‑40 lbs. – Not required; over 40 lbs. – Frequently (may use Hoyer lift).
• Carry: up to 10 lbs. – Rarely; 11‑25 lbs. – Rarely; 26‑40 lbs. – Not required; over 40 lbs. – Not required.
• Reach: above shoulder height – 4 ft.; at shoulder height – Constantly; below shoulder height – Occasionally.
• Push/Pull: 20 ft.
• Hand manipulation: grasping – Frequently; handling – Constantly; fingering – Occasionally; computer use – Occasionally; telephone use – Occasionally.

Controls & Equipment: blood pressure gauge, thermometer, stethoscope, hydroxulator, Hoyer lift (hydraulic system), splints, trap, wheelchair, exercise wheel, parallel bars, transfer belt, walkers, canes, free weights, Restor bikes, suction machine, IV pumps, tube feeding equipment, TENS unit, specialty beds. May need to move Clinitron bed (300 lbs.).

Other Physical Considerations: twisting – Occasionally; bending – Frequently; squatting – Occasionally; others – Not required. During an 8‑hour day, the associate sits 2 hrs., stands 2 hrs., walks 2 hrs.; work surface varies.

Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: talking – Necessary; hearing – Necessary; sight – Necessary; tasting & smelling – Smelling required for accurate maintenance and detection of wounds, urinary tract problems, etc.

Tasks may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates, and visitors.

Associate must tolerate a high pace typical for a nursing center, take and give instructions well, and enjoy working with the elderly. Must be able to sit while charting but also tolerate prolonged standing and walking.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable laws.