LVN Charge Nurse at Beechnut

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Focused Post Acute Care Partners FPACP is a dynamic company with an expectation of excellence in the delivery of long-term care to every patient every day. We are looking for a Charge Nurse to join our great team!

At FPACP, we take pride in our culture and ROCKIN recognition program ROCKStar (Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness). This program is used across the organization for team members, residents, family members, volunteers, and business partners. The gamification component is a fun and competitive way team members level up monthly, getting one step closer to attending the annual FPACP Gala. Apply to find out more and become our next ROCKStar.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices, regulations and directed by the Director of Nursing. To lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a current LVN/RN license
CPR certification required
Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Current LVN license.
To ensure resident safety.
Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the unit
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees
Maintains acceptable standards of patient care
Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution
Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel
Accurately and promptly implements physicians orders
Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors
Obtains and documents nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of the present condition and prior problems
Performs basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
Records vital signs notes changes and pursues more-specific investigation as needed
Assesses for and notifies physician and other appropriate parties of changes in condition
Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient
Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients
Consistently follows established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care
Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel
Communicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan
Performs competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given in that unit
Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations
Supports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures
Seeks guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered
Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests
Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
Utilize electronic medical record charting; point click care
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays; non-exempt position

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

We offer great benefits to our valued team members!

Excellent compensation ~ 6 Holidays ~ Life Insurance- Short Term and Long Term Disability

Health Plans
Vision
Dental
Generous PTO
DailyPay Available
Much More

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