Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge Nurse) – Pine Ridge Terrace - A Brightwater Senior Living Community
Why Join Us?
At Pine Ridge Terrace, a Brightwater community, we are committed to providing the highest quality engagement, dining, and health support services for our residents. We are searching for compassionate, team-oriented professionals to join us in delivering exceptional senior care. Every member of our team plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission: to inspire hope and enhance the lives of our residents through an unparalleled experience.
What We Offer:
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Competitive Pay
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Comprehensive Benefits
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Positive Company Culture
Position Summary:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to serve as a Charge Nurse in our community. The Charge Nurse is responsible for administering or assisting residents with self-administration of medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, communicating with physicians, implementing physician orders, and ensuring compliance with health protocols. Additionally, this role supervises Resident Assistants and acts as the community supervisor in the absence of management staff.
If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of seniors, we encourage you to apply today!
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and community information.
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Submit all required documents to the Home Office in a timely manner.
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Administer or assist residents in self-administering medications and treatments.
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Measure vital signs and weight, and collect and transport specimens for laboratory studies.
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Adhere to medication room protocols and community policies.
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Communicate effectively with physicians and implement physician orders.
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Ensure all physician orders, lab reports, and pertinent documents are properly recorded and stored.
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Document resident information in progress notes per policy guidelines.
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Follow home health, hospice, and emergency protocols, including administering CPR and first aid when necessary.
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Act as a community supervisor when management staff is unavailable.
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Supervise Resident Assistants and ensure completion of their daily duties.
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Assist in the development and revision of service plans by collaborating with Resident Care Managers.
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Observe and report resident concerns to the Resident Care Managers.
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Maintain accurate shift communication logs and inter-shift reports.
Qualifications:
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Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
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Active LVN license.
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Current CPR, HCP, and Basic First Aid certifications.
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Successful completion of a Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector and Adult Abuse Registry check (within the past 12 months).
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Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
About Brightwater Senior Living:
Brightwater Senior Living Group is a trusted leader in senior living management across North America. We are dedicated to providing innovative, hospitality-driven healthcare experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. Our communities are designed to adapt to our residents' lifestyles, needs, and choices, ensuring they always feel at home.
Our Core Values:
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Admiration & Integrity: We respect and honor every individual.
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Teamwork & Excellence: We collaborate to achieve the highest standards.
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Innovation & Ownership: We embrace new ideas and take responsibility for our roles.
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Well-Being & Stewardship: We value the health and balance of our team members while managing resources responsibly.
Commitment to Inclusion & Equal Opportunity:
Brightwater Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, perceived race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, creed, religion, age, marital status, family/parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, receipt of public assistance, veteran status, or military status. Discrimination and harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
Join Our Team!
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in senior care and embody the values of Brightwater Senior Living, we invite you to apply for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge Nurse) position today!
