LVN Charge Nurse

Watsonville Post Acute Center • Full-time • Watsonville, CA, US • 2d ago

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your supervisors.

The Licensed Vocational Charge Nurse will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident’s room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy
Assisting with the supervision of CNAs
Checking vital signs
Dressing wounds
Inserting catheters
Listening to residents and their families
Addressing questions/concerns of residents
Accurate and detailed charting of resident progress notes
Timely reporting of change in residents condition to the Nurse Supervisor
Ensuring equipment is in good operating order
Monitoring residents that are at risk for falls
Collecting lab samples
Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
Following Infection and Control policies
Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
Attending annual facility in-service training programs
Completing other assignments when requested by management

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Education / Licensure

Completion of LVN training from accredited school or college

Valid LVN license in good standing

Valid CPR and BLS card

IV Certification is a plus

Qualifications / Experience

1 year of skilled nursing and supervision preferred

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to callâ€‘back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, postâ€‘disaster, etc.)

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Working throughout the nursing areas

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds with assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels

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