Charge Nurse RN (Registered Nurse) or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) - Novato
Company: Novato Healthcare Center
Location: Novato
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Sign-on Bonus for New Hires -A licensed professional nurse
directly under the supervision of the Director of Nursing
Services.The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating daily
administrative duties of an assigned nursing unit including
schedules, nursing assignments, delegation of resident care and
supervision of nursing staff.Qualifications:--- Graduate of an
accredited school of nursing or an approved RN or LVN program---
Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing
board--- Experience in a long-term care setting, preferred---
Strong qualities of leadership, communication, and organizational
skills--- Ability to provide patient care in accordance with
applicable standards, policies, and procedures--- Possess critical
thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate clinical data
and observations in developing a nursing plan of care---
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable nursing principles,
practices, and standards of care--- Possess the willingness to work
with and supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel---
Proficiency of the English language including the ability to speak,
read, write, and comprehend the language with minimal to no
difficulty--- Valid CPR certificationGeneral Duties and
Responsibilities:GENERALIn addition to the duties and
responsibilities outlined in the RN and/or LVN job description, the
Charge Nurse will:--- Assume responsibility and oversight of an
assigned nursing unit including assignment and coordination of
nursing care.--- Provide supervision and support for nursing staff
in accordance with their level of training and the resident's
acuity.--- Monitor for compliance of facility approved procedures
and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal
agenciesCLINICAL--- Maintains overall shift operation in a safe,
efficient, and effective matter.--- Coordinates resident
admissions, transfers, and discharges.--- Makes daily resident
rounds to interview physical and emotional status and to implement
any required nursing interventions.--- Routinely observes and
guides direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and
adherence to facility policies and procedures.--- Participates in
Interdisciplinary care plan meetings and contributes to the
individualized person-centered plan of care for each resident.---
Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are
followed.--- Responds to emergency situations.--- Ensures that
required documentation is complete and is in compliance with
regulations and standards as well as policies and procedures---
Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned by the
Director of Nursing.COMMUNICATION--- Communicates with patients and
families promptly regarding treatment and care.--- Communicates
with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department
supervisors and staff.SUPERVISION--- - - - - - - - - -Meets with
unit personnel, on a regular basis, to assist in identifying and
correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.--- -
- - - - - - - -Reviews and evaluates assigned personnel and makes
written evaluations to the Director of Nursing and/or designee.---
- - - - - - - - -Coordinates Nursing service with other departments
and nursing units.--- - - - - - - - - -Assures that all personnel
follow established infection control practices and aseptic
techniques when isolation procedures become necessary.--- - - - - -
- - - -Follows required coaching and progressive disciplinary
procedures.CONSUMER SERVICE--- Presents professional image to
consumers through dress, behavior and speech--- Functions as a role
model to staff.--- Treats residents/family members with dignity and
respect.--- Responds to resident and family concern(s) and assists
in resolving grievances. Records grievances per facility
policyADDITIONAL DUTIES--- Actively participates in the facility's
Quality Assurance (QA) program as requested or needed. Assists in
correcting findings and deficiencies from the Department of Health
Services, Consultants, and the Quality Assurance Team as directed
by the Director of Nursing. --- - - - - - - - - -Ensures the
protection of health information as required by the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).---
Participates in the facility's Infection Control Program for
monitoring communicable and/or infectious disease among residents
and staff--- Participates in procedures for reporting hazardous
conditions or equipment.--- Orients new staff members upon
request--- Attends various facility meetings (care conferences,
stand-up meetings, staff meetings, Medicare meetings, discharge
plan meetings, etc.) as required--- Attends in-services and
educational classes to maintain nursing skills competency, and
current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices---
Performs other position-related duties as assigned.
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