Charge Nurse RN/LPN at Medilodge of Livonia

Zeeland, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Team Leadership, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, IV Therapy, Emergency Response, Staff Supervision, Care Plan Development, Documentation, Training, Scheduling, Counseling, Disciplinary Action, Equipment Maintenance, Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Summary: Plans, coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act. Essential Functions: Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans. Assesses and documents the resident's condition and nursing needs. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications. Supervises, directs and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs. Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act. Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner. Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents. Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents. Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act. Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act. Requirements Qualifications: Education: Graduate of accredited LPN or RN School of Nursing. Licenses/Certification: Valid LPN or RN license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification. Experience: One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The Charge Nurse plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for residents while supervising clinical staff. They are responsible for assessing residents' conditions, implementing physicians' orders, and ensuring compliance with regulations.