LVN Charge Nurse (12 hour shifts)

Job Description

Our company mission is to dignify Long Term Care in the eyes of the world. Our facility's success is dependent upon our highly motivated clinical professionals working to improve business operations. Our leadership team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding our company's mission of delivering care with compassion and integrity. We value innovation and creativity in our buildings and love a healthy debate that challenges us to learn and grow. Consult with the Medical Director and attending physician concerning resident evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for the resident. Examine the resident and his/her records and charts to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems. Perform an assessment evaluation and a complete in-depth physical examination. Perform optic and ophthalmic examinations. Record physical findings, and formulate plans and prognosis based on resident's condition. Report these to the attending physician. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's clinical problems and health care needs. Report these to the attending physician. Implement and maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety and environmental and infection control. Interpret these to the physician, resident, family members, and public, as appropriate. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the Administrator concerning the status and care of the assigned resident.