What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Charge Nurse position at NHC HealthCare Sumter?
Charge Nurse: Full Time 7p-7am
NHC Healthcare- located at 1018 North Guignard Drive in Sumter SC is currently looking for LPNs to join our team.
Full Time Charge Nurse.
NHC HealthCare, Sumter provides a full range of extended health care services designed to maximize the well-being and independence of our patients. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients through our flexible, interdisciplinary approach to health care, centered on caregiver compassion delivered in a comfortable, home-like environment. Our licensed, 24 hours a day skilled nursing center has 135 beds with both private and semiprivate rooms. We provide a wide array of therapeutic, rehabilitative and continuing care services. Each day, our caring and competent staff commits themselves to the values of patient dignity, superior quality of care and exceptional customer service. At NHC HealthCare, Sumter, commitment to a quest for excellence allows us the responsibility to step outside the norm, as we look for solutions in caring for families. We consistently exceed industry standards in our award-winning center. Come join our team!
Charge Nurse Responsibilities include:
- Provide bedside care
- Administer medications and document therapeutic effects
- Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)
- Assist with resident comfort- Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas
- Collect samples and monitor catheters
- Provide wound care
-Make rounds with specific attention to high acuity residents
-Monitor the unit to assure appropriate nursing care and policies and procedures are being provided
-Ensure that doctors and families are being notified of changes in patients' condition
Applicants must have:
- Up to date CPR certification
- Current LPN license in the state
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Compassionate and friendly demeanor
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32