LVN Charge Nurse

We are seeking an LVN Charge Nurse who can perform multiple duties as needed.

Shifts 7am -330pm, 3:00pm -11:30pm and 11:00pm-7:30am

• Greet & Assess incoming patients for admission, and follow up on all admissions from previous day.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, weekly admission assessments for new admits 4x weekly.
• Orient new resident/family to facility.
• Review resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc.
• Verify transportation requirements for following day.
• Review and print labs daily.
• Perform daily room rounds.
• Ensure prescribed treatments are being properly administered by CNAs.
• Notify physicians when resident is involved in an accident or incident or change in status.
• Weekly med room, refrigerator and e-kit audits for expired medications.
• Perform all nursing duties necessary, such as: Tube feeding, catheterization, suction, changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, obtain specimens for lab testing, blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration.
• Admit, transfer and discharge as needed.
• Direct the day to day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with regs and guidelines and in accordance with company culture, standards and expectations -- create an environment of warmth.
• Maintain daily census report and submit to the business office as required.
• Complete and file daily required electronic and paper forms/charts/reports, timely, completely & accurately.
• Follow up on weekend supervisor tasks to ensure completed.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Schedule, attend, lead and ensure all staff is being developed and groomed for success and growth.
• Ensure your facility is fostering and working to retain new staff.
• Report suspected or fraud to the administrator.
• Calculate PPD for the day and adjust schedules as needed.
  

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing facility as an LVN in California
• 2-3 years of leadership experience, or training desired.
• Current CA LVN license in good standing.