What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse LPN- 1st shift position at Gardant?
Responsibilities:
- Ensures appropriate medical follow-up providing special instructions to resident and clinical staff related to resident care
- Coordinates and reviews lab work, coordinating care with clinics, outside providers, and hospitals
- Completes standardized assessment and assessment tools, may conduct initial assessment on prospective residents including offsite visits
- Assists to complete and manage the daily or monthly staff scheduling for the clinical department
- Participates in and has responsibility for after hour on call weekend duties to ensure resident care is provided 24/7/365
- Performs assigned quarterly and annual reassessments on residents often utilizing EHR Also performs such assigned reassessments when the Resident's health condition warrants.
- Communicates with resident's providers, other pertinent health care providers and family as to the ongoing health status of the residents.
- Refers residents to appropriate medical care when needed. Conducts follow-up care as needed
- Assigns the various personal care tasks contained in the resident's service plans to the certified nursing assistants on an ongoing basis.
- Assists, as assigned, in the community's resident medication administration management.
- Provides health promotion services, disease prevention counseling, and teaching self-care to residents on an assigned basis.
- Provides, as assigned, general updates and progress notes to resident's written records
- Assists in the community's in-service program
- Assists in the community's tuberculosis screening program
- Maintain a safe working environment and always adhere to community safety program
- Other general nursing and assessment duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- Current state licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- At least 1 year of experience in Assisted/Supportive Living
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Must demonstrate the ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity
Benefits:
- Advancement and professional growth opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
- EAP & wellness programs
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match*
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program
- Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off*
- Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom)
*Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)
Salary : $30 - $35