What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Night Charge Nurse position at Southgate Living Center?
Night Charge nurse is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, high quality nursing care to residents during the night shift. The Charge Nurse supervises nursing staff, coordinates resident care, responds to change in condition, administers medications and treatments, and ensures that facility policies and clinical standards are followed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with individualized care plans and physician/provider orders.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely.
- Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly notify physician/provider, family members, and/or supervisor as required.
- Complete nursing assessments, documentation, medication records, treatment records, and other required clinical documentation.
- Serve as the nurse in charge during the night shift and coordinate the activities of CNAs and other assigned staff.
- Assign and supervise nursing staff based on resident needs and facility staffing requirements.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, falls, injuries, changes in condition, and other resident care concerns
Ensure timely completion of rounds, vital signs, treatments, charting, and other required nursing duties.
- Follow infection control medication management, safety and emergency procedures.
- Provide direction, support and clinical guidance to CNAs and other nursing personnel.
- Perform other duties within the scope of the LPN license and as assigned by nursing leadership.
Salary : $57,133 - $73,935