Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20 acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title: Charge Nurse LPN

Job Summary

Works in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and other members of the health care team to provide, enhance or improve health delivery system by evaluating nursing practices and implementing standards of care, by assessing and addressing resident and staff needs on assigned units.

Essential Job Functions

* Evaluates and addresses resident needs and finds solutions to identified concerns.

* Performs Daily rounds to review and evaluate nursing practices including but not limited to ensuring staff assignments are posted, medication carts are clean and locked, refrigerator temperatures are monitored, Crash carts kept stocked and locked.

* Evaluates patient outcomes and ensures the plan of care is revised and updated to meet changing needs of the residents in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and resident/family advocate.

* Ensures consistency, accuracy and completion in documentation, admission assessments signed, and reviewed by the Nurse Manager.

* Performs compliance, quality, and chart audits weekly to ensure compliance with AHCA and JAHCO standards and assists the Nurse Manager in developing Action plans around findings.

* Participates in PAT Calls.

* Assists in coordinating discharge planning, resident testing, and other functions of the unit.

* Assists in the orientation of new staff to the unit.

* Assists with survey preparation and compliance and adherence to Local, State, Federal and Joint Commission standards.

* Attends Weekly Care Plan Conference.

* Participates in committees and meetings as requested.

* Collaborates with administrative support services to provide a safe, clean, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

* Engages in honest and ethical conduct and complies with MJH's Corporate Compliance Program and all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Job Requirements:

Education:

* LPN Vocational Educational

Experience:

* One year experience in geriatric nursing preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

* Current LPN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing

* Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Abilities Required

* Skills in clinical decision-making, communication, human relations, and quality assurance

* Strong nursing assessment skills

* Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

* Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

* Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas

Infectious Material Exposure:

* Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

* Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to

* Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

* Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests

* Demonstrates excellent communication skills

* Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information

* Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

* Able to speak, read and write English

* Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

* Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values

* Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines

* Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.