LPN Charge Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overall resident care and coordination of duties of an assigned unit. In the absence of the Unit Manager, the LPN is accountable for planning and communicating unit responsibilities and for supervision of staff.  Position coordinates and directs HART team meeting and serves as an active member on the interdisciplinary team. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Adheres to established philosophy and objectives, policy and procedures of nursing service and is an advocate of change when necessary.

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.

• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: Alzheimer’s, dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious diseases, wound care, and all disease processes if applicable.

• Provides nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensures the safety and well-being of  residents is maintained.

• Maintains and updates license in compliance with State regulations.

• Accountable for compliance and consistent application of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Resident Abuse Reporting and Prevention Policies, and State and Federal Code requirements pertaining to nursing service.

• Maintains open lines of communication with attending physicians to ensure all residents are visited as required.

• Responsible for all resident documentation compliance including charting, resident care condition changes, medical records, comprehensive written and verbal reporting for oncoming shift, 24-Hour Report, Care Plan updates, A/I plan development, etc.