LPN/RN - Charge Nurse - PRN (70814)

JOB SUMMARY

Directs nursing care for the patients, and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision should be in accordance with current federal, state, and local and regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services to provide the appropriate care for our patients.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to Director of Nursing Services

PRIDE VALUES

P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession"

R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity

I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values

D-DILIGENCE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal

E-EXCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program required as evidenced by primary source of verification.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Current LPN License in the State of Georgia as evidenced by primary source of verification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS/CPR required.

OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Preferred experience in nursing administration.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

• Operation of oxygen equipment including turning off and on, changing cylinder heads, cleaning/replacing humidifier and other as necessary.

• Operations of suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage.

• Operations and use of manual respirator.

• Location and use of emergency equipment supplies (box and/or crash cart etc.).

• Operation of whirlpool.

• Operation of scales.

• Operation of glucose monitoring devices, calibration and cleaning etc.

• Use of electronic thermometers (oral/rectal and ear).

• Delivery of medications (setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, giving to patients, etc.).

• Ordering and use of stock drugs.

• Administration and documentation of insulin.

• Use and delivery of PRN medications.

• Use and delivery of topical treatment application (eye, ear, nose, etc.).

• Use, delivery and documentation of narcotic medication.

• Receiving drugs from pharmacy in accordance with established procedures.

• Application of sterile dressings.

• Operation and proper use of pressure reduction surfaces.

• Use of oral airway.

• Knowledge of isolation procedures (where