POSITION SUMMARY
JOB TITLE:
Charge Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor (LPN)
REPORTS TO:
Resident Wellness Director
DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Wellness and when in charge of residence Life Stages, Administration, Safety & Maintenance and
Dining
SUMMARY:
Administers medication and coordinates medical needs of the Residents with physicians, Resident
Wellness Director and family members. Observes, documents and reports significant changes in
Residents' condition, recommending changes in care needs. Supervises Wellness team members,
determines shift assignments, provides instruction to Wellness team members and ensures care is
provided as instructed.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of standard nursing practices, and state and local regulations is required.
Knowledge of medical records maintenance and the ability to handle emergency situations
calmly and competently are required. Ability to communicate effectively in English both
orally and in writing is essential. The ability to communicate in a mode or manner understood
by the resident is required. Supervisory skills necessary. Requires frequent lifting, bending,
stretching, and standing for long periods of time.
B. Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
C. Experience
One year prior clinical experience is preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
D. Certificates/Licenses
Current LPN license in the state employed is required. CPR certification is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The employee must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable
accommodation by IntegraCare Corporation without posing a direct threat to self or others.
1. Perform all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude, demonstrates impeccable
ethics and integrity.
2. Supports the Resident Wellness Director in ensuring that the Wellness Department follows
all company policies and procedures.
3. Uses company tools systems and processes as established to ensure consistency in quality
of Resident care, departmental operation, communication and safety.
4. Assists in the planning and exchange of information with other health professionals to
assess Resident care needs.
5. Provides physical and emotional support to all Residents including administering medication,
measuring and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.
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6. Is in charge of shift; supervises Wellness team members and determines shift assignments,
provides instruction to Wellness team members and ensures care is provided as instructed.
7. Ensures communication between shifts.
8. Provides corrective feedback and disciplines Wellness team members.
9. Participates in performance review process from the prospective of supervisor for Wellness
team members
10. Participates in the hiring process of Wellness team members.
11. Observes, documents and reports significant changes in Residents' conditions. Completes
monthly summary to reflect Resident status.
12. Completes all requires electronic documentation in a timely manner in Move N.
13. Assists with Resident admissions, transfers and discharges.
14. Assists physician and Registered Nurse with specialized procedures as needed.
15. Facilitates Residents in getting to and from social, recreational or other functions.
16. Follows all company policies and state regulations regarding medication management to
include receipt, storage, administration, disposition, destruction and documentation.
17. Verifies and stores medications upon receipt.
18. Accepts call-off from Wellness team members and when in charge of residence from hourly
staff of all department; replaces call-offs and modifies schedule to ensure proper staffing.
19. Conducts and/or attends in-service training sessions and orientations.
20. Assure Resident safety.
21. Complete Incident/Accident Reports as needed.
22. Responds to Residents’ needs.
23. Respects Residents’ rights, privacy and dignity.
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO OPERATE TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Telephone
2. CPR mask or ambu bag
3. Emergency oxygen equipment
4. Medication equipment (i.e., syringes, vials, etc.)
5. Thermometer
6. Sphygmomanometer
7. Computer and MOVE N software
8. Nurse Call System
9. Wander Management System
10. Various Lifting and Transfer Equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
LIFTING NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALLY
11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY
67%
MOST
FREQUENTLY
LIFTED
OBJECTS,
COMMENTS
0 - 10 lbs. X Employee may
assist in lifting and
transferring
Residents, with
various lifting and
transfer equipment
available to assist.
May also lift
11 - 20 lbs. X
21 - 50 lbs. X
51 - 100 lbs. X
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100 lbs. X supplies and
Resident
belongings.
CARRYING NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALLY
11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY
67%
MOST
FREQUENTLY
CARRIED
OBJECTS,
COMMENTS
 0 - 10 lbs. X Employee may
assist in lifting
and
transferring
Residents.
May also lift
supplies and
Resident
belongings.
11 - 20 lbs. X
21 - 50 lbs. X
51 - 100 lbs. X
100 lbs. X
FREQUENCY NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALLY
11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY
67%
COMMENTS
Bending X
May push med
Climbing X cart.
Crawling X
Kneeling X
Squatting X
Reaching X
Twisting X
Push/Pull X
HOURS PER DAY ON A REGULAR SHIFT COMMENTS
Sitting 1 - 3 hours per day Position
requires
walking
throughout
building.
Standing 3 - 5 hours per day
Walking 3 - 5 hours per day
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: requires normal vision range and hearing ability.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES: Moderate exposure to blood/body fluids, syringes
and waste handling. Slight exposure to chemicals.
I understand that the intent of this position description is to provide a reasonable summary of the
responsibilities of this position. I understand that I may be asked to perform tasks other than those
explicitly stated in this description. I attest that I am physically capable of performing this position.
Finally, I understand that this is a non-exempt position.