LVN Charge Nurse

• 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.

Diamond Ridge HC Center