At Concordia of Franklin Park, our residents enjoy an extensive list of amenities, the opportunity to participate in a full schedule of activities and a menu of nutritious, chef-inspired dining options. Many take advantage of the numerous balconies/terraces and outdoor spaces, while others choose to stay inside with a book or deck of cards in one of our lounges or library. And everyone experiences the assurance that comes with living in a safe, secure building. All this, at a value we believe is unmatched in the region .We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!
Position Summary
The Charge Nurse is an LPN who provides quality nursing care to the residents of a particular unit. The Charge Nurse is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on his/her shift, which includes the supervision of other professional and non-professional team members.
Qualifications:

• Dedicated to providing high quality care
• Caring and compassionate
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Practical Nurse
• Demonstration of leadership ability
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Works wells with people

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Administers medications being careful to follow all physician orders, policies/procedures, and
regulations
2. Completes accurate, complete, and timely resident assessments, identifies resident needs, and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care
3. Completes accurate, complete, timely, legible documentation
4. Coordinates resident care under the direction of the resident’s physician including calling physicians, implementing physician orders, physician rounds, consults, other services in Concordia’s continuum of care, rewrites
5. Supervises the care provided on the unit including monitoring quality of care, monitoring completion/accuracy of Nurse Aide documentation, coaching, counseling, delegation, coverage for call-offs
6. Provides resident care, treatments and procedures
7. Communicates resident care information proactively and professionally to physicians, residents, families, and other members of the health care team to keep them aware of changes in the resident’s care plan, condition, incidents, needs, and problem resolution
8. Commits to high ethical standards and complies with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and Concordia policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of resident and employee records and information. Has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to a supervisor/manager or to the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
SPEAKING
Ability to speak clearly and effectively with residents, families, coworkers and other groups of
customers. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and procedures, and operating instructions. Ability to write routine reports, notes and correspondence.
HEARING
Hearing level or accommodations sufficient to use the telephone and to communicate with residents, families, coworkers and other groups of customers.
SEEING
Vision level or accommodations sufficient to perform functions to/from/within buildings, rooms, apartments, to complete/review required reports, notes, documentation and to use a computer. Near/far acuity and depth perception are required to operate equipment.
TWISTING/BENDING
Climbing, balancing, stooping, bending and twisting, grasping and feeling, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, lifting above the head. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or move up to 50 pounds independently.
REPETITIVE MOTIONS
Repetitive motions include writing, typing or entering information on the computer and hand motions that are used to work with the residents.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Temperature range from outside seasonal temperatures to inside temperatures of 65-80 degrees, varying if you work in laundry or kitchen. Each service line has a list of hazardous materials used. May be exposed to blood and body fluids, which may contain HIV and/or HBV. May be exposed to combative residents.
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Good Working Conditions
Excellent Staffing Ratios
Credit Union
Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Competitive Wages
Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Call-Out Incentive
Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Education Seminars and In-services
Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Free Parking
Discounted Meal Plans
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.