Job description
CHARGE NURSE (LPN/RN)
Premier Estates of Pawnee
Working at Arboreta Healthcare is more than a job. Our team members are the heart and soul of our facilities, providing our patients and residents with compassionate care, attention, and a sense of belonging to a community.
You are our most important resource, and your passion for caring is critical to our success
When it comes to caring for people, every day is different, and your opportunities with Arboreta are plentiful. We offer patients and their families four unique service lines, giving our team members the chance to care for people of all ages.
Our 34 facilities are located across several rural and suburban communities in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, and Georgia
Our mission is your mission. At Arboreta, we know that we are better together.
We value our shared commitment to improving the lives of our patients and employees and recognize the character of outstanding team members.
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Charge Nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Unit Manager to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ARBORETA
- Medical, vision and dental insurance start on your first day
- Health and wellness plans
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid time off accrues when you start work
- Opportunities for advancement and leadership
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
- Inspiring team and company culture!
CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Demonstrates positive customer service when performing the role of the Charge Nurse, with residents, family members, facility staff and medical staff.
- Displays flexibility, team spirit compassion, respect honesty, politeness and accountability when dealing with residents, family members and facility staff.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity for resident’s rights in all interfaces with residents and family members.
- Communicates effectively via open, straightforward communication, including use of listening skills and by accessing the appropriate chain of command.
- Seeks validation of knowledge base, quality, decision-making and skill level by actively questioning when necessary.
- Participates in interdisciplinary communication activities; actively listens and actively contributes.
MINIMUM SKILLS /EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Must possess, as a minimum, a graduate of an approved LPNILVN or RN program.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/L.V.N. or RN in this state.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
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