Charge Nurse

Pikes Peak Post Acute is Hiring a Charge Nurse!

At Pikes Peak Post Acute, we take pride in working together to provide patient-centered care to our residents. We are looking to expand our team to allow for the highest level of care for our residents. You would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve and those they work with.At Pikes Peak Post Acute, we take pride in working together to provide patient-centered care to our residents. We are looking to expand our team to allow for the highest level of care for our residents. You would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve and those they work with.

What To Expect

Manage nursing functions provided in the facility in accordance with specified duties or as directed

Why Pikes Peak Post Acute?

Competitive pay

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

401k with match (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off (Full-time only)

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Fun environment and a great staff to work with!

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates

Current, unencumbered license to practice as a LPN in CO

Experience as a Charge Nurse, 1-3 years

Experience In a Post-acute Or Skilled Nursing Facility Preferred

Rate $34-$38/hour

Ready to make a difference?

After applying , click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Roxane, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-675-6543: https://calendly.com/roxane-keenan/roxane-keenan-15-minute-call

Join us at Pikes Peak Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

Essential Duties

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident / patient care including family issues.
• Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current at all times and reflects the day-to-day nursing care procedures used by this facility.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Makes nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the delivery of care.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director.
• Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the resident / patient.
• Develops a plan of care and implements nursing care based on assessment.
• Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes
• Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our established policies and procedures.
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• May assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.).
• Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident.
• Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
• Participate in the development of a written care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care
• Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care.
• Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing the resident's comprehensive care plan.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participate in the preparation of and planning of the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Director for his/her review, recommendations, and/or approval.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
  
  

Supervisory Requirements

This position assists with the overall supervision of the nursing staff.

Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.