Description

We have an opening for a part-time Charge nurse who can commit to working every other weekend as part of their schedule. If this is what you are looking for - come be a part of our first class nursing team at Luther Park Community!

*We also have an opening for a full time days nurse)

**Note ALL new employees must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and have this year's flu shot before being scheduled for orientation if offered employment.

JOB SUMMARY:The Charge Nurse will be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care of residents. The job responsibilities include orienting, instructing, and supervising other personnel: CNA’s, CMA’s and resident care specialists. Carries out or assigns nursing duties to other personnel. The Charge Nurse complies with established policies and procedures and performs professional nursing duties within scope of licensure.

Keeps DON/ADON/Evening shift supervisor informed of resident status and other pertinent matters.

1. Admits and orients new resident and involves family with orientation. Check physician’s orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information. Reviews resident’s medical and social history. Completes admission and documentation forms. Make sure that residents supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly.
2. Maintains proper documentation of facility records, i.e., narcotic records, medical chart forms and others, weekly skin assessment and updating wound pictures weekly as per the weekly skin assignment. Maintains weight and vital signs, and informs physician/DON/ADON and On Call Manager of any change.
3. Completes incident reports, Investigation Reports, notify physician, family members, informs DON/ADON and On Call Manager.
4. Discharges residents to the community/other facilities, transfers residents to the hospital, completes required forms/documentation. Sees that resident is escorted to transportation or transfer vehicle. Contact family prior to any transfers to hospital.

Benefits Available for Part-Time (if you want full time, a complete benefit PKG is available!)

Competitive Salaries

Shift Differentials

Health, Dental, Vision insurance (full time only)

403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% company match

Vacation Time

Sick Pay (full time only)

Paid Holidays plus 34 extra holidays! (full time only)

Referral bonuses

Uniform Stipend

Discount meals

Continuous Training and education as well as Tuition Assistance

A post offer - employment physical, drug screen and background check are required.Luther Park Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Requirements

1. Graduate of an approved school of nursing .

2. Current nursing license in the state of Iowa.

3. Current CPR certification preferred.

4. One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred but not mandatory

6. Knowledgeable with current changes in nursing practice.

7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.