REPORTING: The LVN Charge Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing Services.
JOB DUTIES:
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Writes nursing assignments for nursing personnel in his/her assigned unit consistent with their education, preparation and experience and supervises as needed.
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Maintains a current resident care plan for each resident on the assigned unit and monitors and updates as needed.
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Assists with orientation and staff development.
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Assists Director of Nursing Services and/or Nursing Supervisor with evaluation of personnel progress and need for improvement.
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Participates in meetings and conferences as requested.
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Assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
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Maintains the resident health record with accurate and complete documentation.
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Makes daily resident rounds on residents and evaluates resident needs and effectiveness of nursing care provided.
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Transcribes physician orders accurately and promptly.
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Monitors environment and equipment for safety and reports repairs needed.
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Maintains and accurate and safe system of control of all medications including controlled drugs. Ensures that all medications are available and drug-ordering records are accurate.
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Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
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Promotes and practices good restorative nursing to help residents attain their highest level of function possible.
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Review each resident’s orders with physician monthly.
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Accompanies physicians on their visits to residents as needed.
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Informs the physician, Director of Nursing Services and Responsible party immediately of significant changes in resident’s condition.
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Receives and gives appropriate, accurate and concise reports at change of shift.
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Responsible for general operation of the facility after administrative hours and notification of appropriate department head and Administrator should an emergency occur.
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Understands and acts according to Federal, State and Local Regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
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Maintains good rapport and open communication with his/her staff, physicians, families and staff of other departments and the community at large.
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Assures every resident is properly identified by an armband or other acceptable method.
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If unable to be on duty, as assigned, will report at least four hours in advance, except in emergencies.
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Observes the facility dress code.
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Observes Resident Rights at all times.
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Practices and Promotes safe work habits.
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Maintains acceptable standards of nursing practice and is in good standing with the licensing board.
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All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
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Possesses a valid and current California LVN License.
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1-2 years experience in long term care preferred.
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Good physical and mental health.
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Must be able to perform any physical requirement of the position which includes lifting dead weight or unassisted weight of 40 pounds.
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Is capable of following oral and written instructions.
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Have training, knowledge and experience which allows for general supervision of responsibilities.
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IV Certification preferred.
