Charge Nurse LPN or RN; Night Shift,no weekends Scale Job Waverly area,Tennessee USA,Nursing

Position: Charge Nurse LPN or RN (Night Shift, no weekends) **New Pay Scale**

Night Shift LPN range $29-$35 / hr

Night Shift RN range $37-$42 / hr

Job Summary

Responsible for resident care and assessment within the training and scope of service for the residents directly assigned within the unit working; and coordinates care and treatment of each resident to provide resident centered care.

Follows established policies and procedures of the facility and standards of practice associated with one's state license; provides residents with quality care; checks rooms routinely to insure residents are provided the care expected and ordered; ensures unit is adequately supplied and organized for efficient and effective resident care; provides resident and family education and information regarding their care and treatment.

Additionally, performs general nursing duties in all areas of the facility with adequate supervision; participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement plan of the organization; demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served; must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in the facility policies and procedures.

Working

Conditions

Works in well‑lighted, well‑ventilated rooms and halls. Sits, stands, bends, stoops and walks intermittently during the work day. May adjust and move residents and equipment. Subject to burns from equipment falls, bruises, scratches, etc., from residents and may be exposed to infections and odors. Must handle emergencies, give emergency care and give emergency instructions and deal with public, visitors, and residents tactfully.

Essential

Functions and Duties

Conducts chart reviews to check staff's work and documentation for accuracy and completeness. Discuss incomplete work with staff upon finding work not done. If incomplete work continues after discussions of incomplete work of more than 3 different occasions, then communicate with DON.

Make daily rounds on residents. Observations to include:
Follow‑up with family issues, Medication Administration issues, Physician visits/ outstanding orders, etc.

Prepares and administers medications, as ordered by the Physician.

Utilizes LTC consistently and accurately and serves as a resource person for staff.

Ensures an admission note is written on all new admissions – Ensures care plan and care guide are established in LTC.

Assist with entering Physician Orders in LTC.

Ensures clinical staff completes orientation materials and required education and training expected by Facility policies and procedures.

Works with staff to ensure Call Lights are answered within 5 minutes.

Assist with feeding residents in dining room or resident room.

Ensures daily skill notes are completed correctly and quarterly assessments timely.

Assist in Care Plan meetings when asked.

Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/ bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, and care post mortem & palliative care, as required.

Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.

Handles all problems and employees in a professional, consistent and fair manner.

Maintains correct and professional communications with the public, residents, employees and other agencies, reflecting the mission of Quality Rehab and Health Care.

Ensures adequate staffing is available.

Ensures incidents or medication error reports are completed before end of shift correctly with all information on checklist. Completes the section of investigation.

Reviews 24‑hour nursing report for accuracy and completeness:
New orders, changes in resident conditions, behavior changes, new admissions & discharges, suspected or confirmed infections.

Charts notes in LTC in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's…

Charge Nurse LPN or RN; Night Shift, no weekends Scale