As a leading skilled nursing facility, Elmbrook Home provides the highest standard of patient care in a compassionate and nurturing environment. We seek a dedicated and passionate charge nurse to join our exceptional team of professionals.

In this role, you'll play an integral part in our patient-centered approach, providing essential care and contributing to our mission of improving the lives of our residents. You'll be able to use your skills and expertise in a rewarding environment, genuinely making a difference each day. We understand the importance of a supportive and collaborative team environment. Here, you will have the chance to grow and learn while making a tangible impact on the lives of our residents. If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to be part of a team that values your skills and expertise, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and make a difference!

Administrative Functions

· Ensure the facility meets the minimum staffing levels for nurses and nurse aides; complete required posting of nursing staff data as needed.

· Ensure that each resident who experiences a significant change in status is assessed using the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.

· Ensure that all resident rooms, common areas, treatment areas, and nurse’s stations are clean, safe, and sanitary.

· Assist in developing a dementia care program involving an interdisciplinary approach with a holistic focus on the needs of the residents living with dementia.

· Verify resident census accuracy and report new admissions, discharges, leaves of absence, and bed holds per facility policies; document census as established for billing and clinical.

· Assist with safe and orderly resident transfers and discharges by facility policies.

· Coordinate pre-certifications and recertifications by facility policies for Medicare Advantage and commercial insurance payers.

· Interpret the department’s policies and procedures for personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.

· Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written facility policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service s department.

· Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.

· Audit nursing documentation in the clinical record for appropriate and relevant entries.

· Attend and contribute to the facility’s “triple check” process for reviewing coding for accuracy.

· Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

· Periodically review the department’s policies and procedures manuals, job descriptions, etc., and recommend revisions to the Director of Nursing.

· Coordinate the completion of resident billable charge sheets by billing policies.

Nursing Care Functions

· Provide licensed nursing care to residents consistent with the written care plans.

· Communicate with primary care physicians and members of the comprehensive care planning team regarding the status of residents; follow up on critical labs, order requests, and physician notifications.

· Arrange for an interpreter or translation services by facility policies for those with limited English proficiency.

· Obtain orders to provide essential care consistent with the resident’s mental and physical status upon admission to the facility.

· Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, respect, and consideration and have the right to exercise their choice and self-determination.

· Ensure that residents receive culturally competent trauma-informed care by professional standards of practice.

· Evaluate residents’ response to care.

· Coordinate nursing care to accommodate resident’s person-centered plan of care, including sleep schedule, social activity, and participation in other resident-directed activities; minimize interruption of activities as possible.

· Ensure that residents are free from physical or chemical restraints imposed for discipline or convenience that are not required to treat the resident’s medical symptoms.

· Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s care plan.

· Identify the learning needs of residents and families and provide individualized and comprehensive resident/family education.

· Educate residents and families on the risks and benefits of a treatment or choice when consent is needed.

· Monitor residents for patterns of decreased social interaction or signs of distress.

· Implement individualized approaches to dementia care, including meaningful activities addressing the resident’s regular routines, interest preferences, and choices.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, including restorative nursing, activities of daily living teaching, bowel and bladder retraining, and appropriate self-help education.

· Provide pain management for residents by establishing pain management protocols.

· Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.

· Assist the interdisciplinary team with establishing nutrition, hydration, and body weight parameters for residents; help facilitate the responsibilities of the food and nutrition services department.

· Keep the Director of Nursing informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports, reportable document events, and notifications by the facility policies.

· Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service s schedules.

· Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan; participate in updating the resident’s written discharge plan as required.

· Ensure that the discharge needs of each resident are identified and result in the development of a

· discharge plan for each resident, including regular re-evaluation to identify changes that require modifications.

· Make periodic checks to ensure certified nursing assistants properly administer prescribed treatments and evaluate the resident’s physical, psychosocial, and emotional status.

· Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing; and assist in developing and implementing corrective action.

· Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician and establish facility procedures.

· Provide information to the QAPI Committee as requested.

· Coordinate transfer or discharge of residents, including arranging transportation, compiling the discharge summary, reconciling medication, and reviewing upcoming appointments with residents in a language understood by the resident with the goal of a safe discharge.

· Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pickup area.

· Charting and Documentation Functions

· Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and discharge; provide notifications to the ombudsman and responsible party per requirements.

· Document reports of accidents/incidents involving residents; follow established procedures.

· Perform routine charting duties as required and by established charting and documentation policies and procedures.

· Audit clinical record for appropriate consents and assessments, including advance directives, living wills, and other documents required to deliver person-centered care for rights and choices.

· Record verbal and telephone orders from practitioners on order sheets or in electronic health records (EHR) per facility.

Medication Administration Functions

· Review the controlled substance and drug disposal records for accuracy and notify the Director of

· Nursing and pharmacy of discrepancies.

· Monitor the medication administration process and provide appropriate feedback or changes to prevent medication errors.

· Ensure the medication carts and rooms are clean, sanitary, and stocked.

· Assess residents for appropriate self-administration of medication in coordination with the IDT.

· Reconcile medication delivery from the pharmacy by verifying the medications, quantity, and accuracy.

· Collaborate with the IDT to ensure the safe and appropriate use of medications for all residents.

· Administer medications by physician orders, regulations, and facility policies.

· Support the objectives of the infection prevention and control program, including antibiotic stewardship.

· Work with the IDT to review unnecessary medications and coordinate gradual dose reductions as appropriate.

· Reconcile resident medications (pre/post discharge) as part of the discharge process.

· Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment by established facility policies.

Personnel Functions

· Meet with assigned nursing staff and support personnel in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities and assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and improving the delivery of person-centered care and services.

· Assist the Director of Nursing in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities by current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility.

· Direct the day-to-day functions of the CNAs by current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility.

· Coordinate with the scheduler to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) is on duty at least 8 hours a day, seven days a week, and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is on duty 24 hours a day.

· Ensure that services provided or arranged are delivered by individuals with the skills, experience, and knowledge to do a particular task or activity; this includes proper licensure or certification if required.

· Assess residents for conditions that assistive or adaptive devices may aid; recommend/request by facility policies; monitor for proper utilization and application of assistive devices.

· Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

· Develop positive professional relationships with nursing students, teachers/professors, and visitors.

· Prepare and deliver nursing reports at shift change or in situations requiring a coordinated effort.

· Assist in the grievance process in coordination with the grievance officer; assist residents with filing grievances, investigating allegations, and coordinating an appropriate response; respond to resident or family grievances by facility policies.

· Review complaints and grievances made or filed by your assigned personnel; make appropriate reports to the Charge Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor as required or necessary.

Staff Development Functions

· Collaborate with the Staff Development Coordinator for team member training, skill development, and competencies by facility policies (e., proper hand washing techniques, proper operation of Hoyer lift or assistive device; educate in a manner or format understood by the team member.

· Assist in training department personnel.

· Assist the Director of Nursing in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees, nursing students, and newly hired nurses.

Safety and Sanitation Functions

· Ensure that all nursing service s personnel comply with established departmental policies and procedures.

· Ensure that all personnel wear and use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents by the plan of care and facility policies; order and stock personal protective equipment as necessary.

· Ensure that the resident environment remains as free of accent hazards as possible and that each resident receives adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents.

· Ensure that nursing service s personnel follow established infection prevention and control procedures.

· Ensure assigned personnel participate in all Life Safety Code and emergency preparedness and response drills safely and professionally per facility policies.

· Monitor nursing staff to ensure adherence to the manufacturer s recommendations and established safety protocols while using equipment, supplies, or resources.

· Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.

Equipment and Supply Functions

· Maintain list(s) of equipment repairs or needs required for resident care.

· Recommend to the Charge Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift.

Specific Requirements

· Must possess a current unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse RN or LPN/LVN in the state.

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

· 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 exemplify teamwork and team concepts.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the 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 be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. necessary to provide quality care.

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and the willingness to handle difficult residents.

· Must be willing to seek new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

· Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

· Must not directly threaten the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

· Must be able to speak and write the English language understandably.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the

· requirements of this position can be fully met.

· Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by this facility’s policies, including a medical and physical examination.

· Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

· Must be able to push, pull, move, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and push, pull, transfer, and carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

· May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Attendance bonus

License/Certification:

• LVN, LPN or RN (Required)

Work Location: In person