Job Description
We are seeking a Charge Nurse LPN to join our team! You will be responsible for delivering high quality care to assigned patients.
Responsibilities:
- Follow physician orders for residents' medication management and administration
- Provide basic patient care and treatment as prescribed by MD or NP
- Document medication administration and treatments in E-MARS
- Knowledge and application of Health Department rules and regulations for maintenance of Med cart and administration of medications to residents
- Knowledge of basic Life Safety rules and regulations and monitoring care staff and resident for compliance.
- Monitor care staff compliance with resident plan of care to ensure quality resident care
- Timely reporting to management of staff coverage issue and performance
- Deal appropriately with a resident, care staff, family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through the appropriate reporting mechanism.
- Manage minor physical plant issues that arises during assigned shifts, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and Director of Nursing.
Qualifications:
- Computer literate
- Ability to build rapport with staff, residents and families
- Compassionate and caring demeanor
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with medical tools and equipment
- Previous assisted living experience welcome but not required