Job Description

Responsible for providing the supervision of nursing care administered to the Health Services Residents. Supervises clinical team members, including both Licensed Charge Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Maintains close working relationships and open lines of communication with all departments. Responsible for overall operations throughout the community in the absence of the Executive Director, Administrator of Health Services, and Director of Nursing.

Job Duties (Essential)

• Supervises clinical team members and assists with the orientation of new team members. Ensures that the quality of service, quality of resident life, and quality of team members are of the highest standards.
• Responsible for safety and welfare of residents. Assumes responsibility of Charge Nurse duties in their absence.
• Maintains open communication and accessibility to team members, residents, families, and volunteers.
• Participates in mandatory in-service seminars and workshops to continue professional growth and development. Completes Relias/Learning in-services as assigned.
• Monitors resident service, documentation, and Healthcare Services environment for compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations.
• Assesses injuries and renders first aid. Refers residents to the MD and/or ER if a higher level of care is needed. Adds injury incidents to 24- hour report and forwards reports to appropriate supervisors.
• Assists Nursing Supervisor with Care Plans.
• Coordinates the replacement of team member for call-ins with Charge Nurse.
• Responds to emergency calls for independent living residents.
• Coordinates transfer of residents to hospital in the event of a medical emergency.
• Assists Charge Nurses, as needed, with physician visits, decision making, directing CNA work assignments, treatments, monthly summaries, admissions/discharges and transfers, and transcription orders.
• Provides input regarding residents scheduled for care conferences.
• Participates in implementation and monitoring of Quality Assurance Program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Intermediate conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within nursing, typically acquired through a nursing degree.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of common disease processes and treatments.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a diploma or degree.
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• 1 years of licensed practical nursing experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the community and to respond to problems and emergencies.
• Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Retention bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlottesville, VA (Required)

Work Location: In person