Temple Park Convalescent is currently seeking a full time LVN Charge Nurse to join our team.
Experience in a LTC setting/ Skilled Nursing Facility is a plus.
*This position is for a relief LVN Charge nurse.
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*The new hire will cover for LVN requested vacation times and call off's, on the AM & PM shifts.
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*Shift Available:*
* *3 pm - 11:30 pm Full Time, flexible*
* *7 am - 3:30 pm Full Time, flexible*
LVN Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To assure resident safety.
* Passing medications to residents.
* Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the unit
* Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees
* Maintains acceptable standards of patient care
* Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders
* Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures
* Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
* Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors
* Obtains and documents nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems
* Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigation as needed
* Assesses for and notifies physician and other appropriate parties of changes in condition such behaviors, appearance, mood and the like.
* Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient
* Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients
* Consistently follows established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care
* Communicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan
* Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations
Come join our team under close guidance of our experienced DON and DSD.
Full benefits offered to FT employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.
00 - $40.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
Medical specialties:
* Geriatrics
* Internal Medicine
* Wound Care
Physical setting:
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
Supplemental schedule:
* Holidays
* Overtime
License/Certification:
* LVN (Required)
Work Location: In person