Charge Nurse LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
Company: Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
A licensed professional nurse directly under the supervision of
the Director of Nursing Services.The Charge Nurse is responsible
for coordinating daily administrative duties of an assigned nursing
unit including schedules, nursing assignments, delegation of
resident care and supervision of nursing staff.Qualifications:---
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved RN or
LVN program--- Current nursing license, in good standing with the
State licensing board--- Experience in a long-term care setting,
preferred--- Strong qualities of leadership, communication, and
organizational skills--- Ability to provide patient care in
accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures---
Possess critical thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and
evaluate clinical data and observations in developing a nursing
plan of care--- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable nursing
principles, practices, and standards of care--- Possess the
willingness to work with and supervise professional and
nonprofessional personnel--- Proficiency of the English language
including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the
language with minimal to no difficulty--- Valid CPR
certificationGeneral Duties and Responsibilities:GENERALIn addition
to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the RN and/or LVN
job description, the Charge Nurse will:--- Assume responsibility
and oversight of an assigned nursing unit including assignment and
coordination of nursing care.--- Provide supervision and support
for nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and
the resident's acuity.--- Monitor for compliance of facility
approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth
by state and federal agenciesCLINICAL--- Maintains overall shift
operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.---
Coordinates resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.---
Makes daily resident rounds to interview physical and emotional
status and to implement any required nursing interventions.---
Routinely observes and guides direct patient care staff for
appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and
procedures.--- Participates in Interdisciplinary care plan meetings
and contributes to the individualized person-centered plan of care
for each resident.--- Ensures that all safety and infection control
practices are followed.--- Responds to emergency situations.---
Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in
compliance with regulations and standards as well as policies and
procedures--- Assists with special projects or other duties as
assigned by the Director of Nursing.COMMUNICATION--- Communicates
with patients and families promptly regarding treatment and
care.--- Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel,
and other department supervisors and staff.SUPERVISION--- Meets
with unit personnel, on a regular basis, to assist in identifying
and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of
services.--- Reviews and evaluates assigned personnel and makes
written evaluations to the Director of Nursing and/or designee.---
Coordinates Nursing service with other departments and nursing
units.--- Assures that all personnel follow established infection
control practices and aseptic techniques when isolation procedures
become necessary.--- Follows required coaching and progressive
disciplinary procedures.CONSUMER SERVICE--- Presents professional
image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech--- Functions
as a role model to staff.--- Treats residents/family members with
dignity and respect.--- Responds to resident and family concern(s)
and assists in resolving grievances. Records grievances per
facility policyADDITIONAL DUTIES--- Actively participates in the
facility's Quality Assurance (QA) program as requested or needed.
Assists in correcting findings and deficiencies from the Department
of Health Services, Consultants, and the Quality Assurance Team as
directed by the Director of Nursing.-- Ensures the protection of
health information as required by the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA).--- Participates in the facility's
Infection Control Program for monitoring communicable and/or
infectious disease among residents and staff--- Participates in
procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.---
Orients new staff members upon request--- Attends various facility
meetings (care conferences, stand-up meetings, staff meetings,
Medicare meetings, discharge plan meetings, etc.) as required---
Attends in-services and educational classes to maintain nursing
skills competency, and current knowledge for standard of care and
effective practices--- Performs other position-related duties as
assigned.
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