RN​/LPN Charge Nurse PT EOW Des Moines, IA

JOB SUMMARY

The Charge Nurse will be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care of residents; orientation, instruction, and supervision of CNA, CMA, and resident care specialists; carry out or assign nursing duties to other personnel and comply with established policies and procedures and perform professional nursing duties within scope of licensure.

• Keep DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters
• Admit and orient new resident and involve family with orientation
• Check physician orders, transfer forms, and pre-admission information
• Review resident's medical and social history
• Complete admission and documentation forms
• Ensure resident's supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly
• Maintain proper documentation of facility records: narcotic records, medical chart forms, weekly skin assessment
• Maintain daily, weekly, or monthly weight and vital signs and inform physician, DON, ADON, and On Call Manager of any changes
• Complete incident reports, investigation reports and notify physician, family members, DON/ADON, and On Call Manager
• Discharge residents to community or other facilities, transfer residents to hospital, complete required forms and documentation, ensure resident is escorted to transportation and contact family prior to any transfers to hospital

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing for RN/LPN
• Current nursing license in good standing in the state of Iowa
• Current CPR certification preferred or obtained within 30 days of hire
• One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred
• Knowledgeable with current changes in nursing practice
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Competitive Salaries
• Shift Differential
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match
• Vacation time plus three extra days for birthday, work anniversary and floating holiday
• Sick Time
• Referral Bonuses
• Discount Meals
• Uniform Stipend
• Continuous Training and Education
• Tuition Assistance

A post offer employment physical, drug screen, TB test, and background check are required.

Luther Park Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.