Colonial Manor Nursing Center is Hiring a Charge Nurse (LPN / RN) - Full-Time Near Tulsa, OK
New Clinical Leadership! Flexible Shift Options! NOW OFFERING A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $1250.00 & LONGEVITY BONUS OF $1000. ASK ABOUT IT TODAY! Come work for a company that cares and appreciates its staff and helpus strive to be the difference makers and a guiding light in our profession. Weare searching for attentive, kindhearted health professionals regardless of theposition to help us care for our phenomenal residents.Remarkable benefits our staff can expect: Competitive Wages Comprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, Dental Insure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employees. Maternity Leave- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability 401 K Plan PTO Holiday Pay Life Insurance Referral Bonus Program Flexible Spending & Daycare Account Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities Perfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff ON DEMAND PAY- (PayActiv - access to weekly pay!) Education Assistance- That's right, we will support you as you go backto school. We believe in you! Exclusive discounts: AT&T & Verizon Insight & Dell Staples United Moving Services OKRIN & Sherwin Williams AMC Movies Premium Seats USA (concert & sports events) LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar Abenity Travel Center Six Flags Harry & David Gifts & Godiva Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Delegation of Authority As Charge Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Education Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program. Experience None. On-the-job training provided. Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines * that govern the long-term care facility
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility
Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions
Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required
Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary
Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office
Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge
Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies
Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form
Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required
Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care
Fill out and complete accident/incident reports. Submit to Director as required
Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures
Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Food Services Department
Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor
Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures
Ensure that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the resident's medical record in accordance with established procedures
Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures
Sign and date all entries made in the resident's medical record
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment
Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another
Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift
Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift
Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies
Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered
Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures
Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc
Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work
Report absentee call-ins to the Nurse Supervisor
Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor
Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments
Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift
Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor
Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program
Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or to improve services
Ensure that department personnel, residents, and visitors follow the department's established policies and procedures at all times
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift
Review complaints and grievances made or filed by your assigned personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Nurse Supervisor as required or as may be necessary. Follow facility's established procedures
Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status
Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator
Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in this state
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace