LPN Charge

Jamestown, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

LPN Charge NurseEventide-Jamestown is currently looking for a full-time LPN Charge to work 36 hours perweek. The hours are 6:30p-7:00aevery third weekendwith a holiday rotationand SUBSTANTIAL OVERNIGHT DIFFERENTIAL!The LPN provides and assures that the highest degree of nursing care isprovided and that it is consistent with the current federal state and localstandards guidelines and regulations as well as the philosophy policies andprocedures of Eventide. Assures that this care is provided in a manner that promotesthe residents rights dignity freedom of choice and their individuality. Apply online today or email your resume to !Ideal Candidate A current North DakotaLPN License CPR/BLS certification is required. Long Term Care experience is preferred. Essential Job Functions: Monitors residents needs and health status through physical observations and interviews on continuing basis. Provide individual attention which encourages each residents 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.