Charge Nurse LPN
Company: SKLD Beltline
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Sign On Bonus - LPN: Full Time: $6,000 Part Time:
$3,000*NEW WAGE SCALES UP TO $38.50/HOUR plus $3.20/hour State
granted hazard payNo Mandates! Work every 3rd weekend
We believe in work-life balance, 12 hour shifts, working every
third weekend.The last few years have been the most difficult in
healthcare, maybe ever, I'll bet you never imagined that you would
have to work as hard as you have. Being a nurse is a tough job;
money is important but so is being appreciated for the hard work
you do. Do you want to be part of a team for a company and facility
that appreciates you? Join us and feel the difference.
What will you get out of it?
- Competitive wages
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- A variety of bonus programs
- Benefit concierge to ensure all your insurance needs are
met
- Leadership development and mentoring
- Uniform stipendsWhat we're looking for:In keeping with our
organization's goal of improving the lives of the Residents we
serve; the Charge Nurse plays a critical role in providing superior
customer service and nursing services to all Residents on the
assigned unit as well as in the facility as a whole. The Charge
Nurse assists the Director of Nursing and Unit Managers in the
planning, development and overall operation of the assigned unit,
which ensures Residents receive quality care 24 hours a day. Sound
good? Apply and we'd love to set up a time to meet with you to
discuss a career at SKLD Beltline!
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Assess Residents conditions to implement intervention and
develop Care Plans. Accurately record residents observations in PCC
and follow through on Care Plans. Assure facility medical records
policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Make regular rounds of Residents independently and with a
physician; observe and evaluate residents' symptoms, progress, and
reactions to treatments and medications and implements
interventions as necessary.
- Provide preventative, supportive, maintenance, and
rehabilitative care directed to the physiologic and psychosocial
needs and well-being of Residents.
- Provide care to Residents by performing a variety of
treatments, including changing dressing, cleansing and/or
irrigating wounds and incisions, performing Foley Catheter
irrigations, IV therapy, and administering tube feedings, chest
tubes and peritoneal dialysis.
- Request and assure supplies and medical equipment are available
to perform care and treatments as required by the Residents.
- Schedule appointments, physicians, therapy, and consults.
- Monitor and assist CNAs/STNAs with personal Residents care
duties such as bathing, feeding and assisting with ambulation, and
other routine accommodative services for Residents comfort and
well-being.
- Receive report from outgoing Charge Nurse and make rounds to
see each Residents daily and as needed.
- Administer medications to Residents according to the Public
Health Code, Nursing Department Policies, and standards and
procedures and as prescribed by the physician; notify appropriate
clinical and/or nursing personnel of medication
contraindications.
- Advise Residents and/or responsible persons regarding changes
in medications, treatment plans, and Resident condition.
- Manage and document emergency care of Residents, coordinating
communications to physicians, responsible persons, DON and
Administrator, hospital personnel, emergency transport, and other
appropriate personnel.
- Preform comprehensive and focused nursing assessments in
conjunction with changes in condition and scheduled programs.
- Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the
transfer of Residents to different rooms within the assigned
unit.
- Requests and assures supplies and equipment are available to
perform care and treatment as required by the patient prior to or
at the time of admission.
- Assure completion of weekly, periodic and discharge
summaries.
- Perform quality improvement activities as assigned by the
Director of Nursing, Unit Manager and/or ADON.
- Monitor rate of accident/incidents occurrences and infection
rate on the unit and develop suggestions for corrective
action.
- Report Residents and staff complaint and all unusual
occurrences to the Director of Nursing or Administrator and any
allegation of Abuse/misappropriation or neglect to the
Administrator immediately
- Participate in periodic regulatory surveys by the State of
Michigan and participates in the preparation of the Plan of
Correction response to an inspection survey.
- Complete and report Resident injury to the Unit Manager.
- Know and support facility philosophy, standards, policies and
procedures
- Communicate with department heads on an as-needed basis to
problem solve and plan for more effective patient care.
- Inform Director of Nursing or Unit Manager/ADON when staffing
requirements are not met.
- Present a professional appearance and serve as unit role
model
- Maintain own professional requirements for continuing education
and staff development by participating in work related seminars,
etc.
- Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety
rules, and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and
illness and control worker's compensation costs.
- Ensure equipment is used in a safe manner and report any
maintenance concerns to the Director of Maintenance. Reports all
hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the
appropriate persons.
- Adheres to the Nurse Practice Act.
- Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and
interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and
promotes a caring environment.
- Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously
when working in Residents care areas.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with
Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
- Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Attends
in-service and education programs and attends continuing education
required for maintenance of professional certification or
licensure.
- Understands Infection Control and follows the Company's
Infection Control guidelines, such as hand washing principles,
understanding of isolation and standard precautions, recognizing
signs and symptoms of infection, demonstrating and understanding of
the process for identifying and handling infectious waste and cross
contamination, maintaining personal hygiene, and complying with
OSHA standards in the workplace.
- Promotes and Protects Resident Rights by assisting Residents to
make informed decisions, treating Residents with dignity and
respect, protecting Residents' personal belongings, reporting
suspected abuse or neglect, avoiding the need for physical
restraints in accordance with current professional standards, and
supporting independent expression, choice and decision-making
consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform other tasks as required. Supervisory
Responsibility:This position provides general supervision to
CNAs/STNAs, including CNA/STNA retraining, counseling sessions, and
implementation of disciplinary actions as necessary. This position
does not direct or supervise the work of Registered Nurses.
Requirements:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Must possess a current state license as a Licensed Practical
Nurse.
- CPR certification required.
- One year of professional nursing experience in the long-term
care setting is desired (not required).
- Knowledge of applicable state nursing regulations preferred.
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
- Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations
that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care
setting.
- Has strong organizational and time management skills and the
ability to prioritize responsibilities.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Basic computer knowledge is required
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Keywords: SKLD Beltline, Grand Rapids , Charge Nurse LPN, Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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