Lpn Charge Nurse - 12 Hr Shift

Exciting career opportunities for FT Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 12HR Shift. Competitive pay, and full benefits.

At Maplewood Care Center, Our commitment is to provide love, attention and optimal care one resident at a time. We realize consistently fulfilling this commitment depends on the success of caring professionals like you, who build their careers with us. Together, we’re setting the standard in the delivery of rehabilitation, quality post-acute services and long-term care.

Career Advantages We Offer:

• Competitive pay, bonus, tuition reimbursement and performance incentives.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible schedule
• Long term growth and advancement opportunities
• And more….

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to

residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices and regulations;

and supervises the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff in the delivery of direct resident care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review medical records and nurse’s notes and assess residents to evaluate their physical and
• emotional status; monitor resident activity and provide nursing care according to the physician’s orders, care
• plans, established standards and facility policies.
• Coordinate and assist or prepare for new admissions, transfers, and discharge of residents.
• Transcribe physicians’ telephone orders.
• Communicate with residents, family members, other interdisciplinary team members and management regarding resident status.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with nursing standards and
• facility policies.
• Sign, date and perform all charting and recordkeeping in accordance with established policies
• and procedures.
• Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding residents’ rights.
• Assist and participate in developing and implementing a written care plan for each individual resident that
• addresses the needs of the resident.
• Participate in in-service training; assist in implementing orientation programs and job skills training; maintain
• professional competence.
• Monitor environment and care practices of nursing personnel to ensure compliance with established safety, fire,
• disaster, infection control and all other departmental policies and procedures; ensure cleanliness and safety of
• work and treatment areas.
• Supervise the CNAs on the unit including monitoring work assignments and providing feedback and counseling
• if needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.

Must be able to relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with other employees.

Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Must be able to supervise other employees and work cooperatively to obtain resident care objectives.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

• Walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to hear and respond to pages; ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to read and write, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with residents, families, personnel, vendors, and consultants; ability to remain calm under stress.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.