
LPN Charge Nurse
- Macon, GA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Operation of oxygen equipment including turning off and on, changing cylinder heads, cleaning/replacing humidifier and other as necessary.
- Operations of suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage.
- Operations and use of manual respirator.
- Location and use of emergency equipment supplies (box and/or crash cart etc.).
- Operation of whirlpool scales and glucose monitoring devices, calibration and cleaning etc.
- Delivery of medications (setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, giving to patients, etc.).
- Receiving drugs from pharmacy in accordance with established procedures.
- Knowledge of procedures and ability to determine Advance Directive status for patients.
- Collection of lab specimens and interpreting results.
- IV implementation and administration.
- Seizure precautions and administration of IV medication during a seizure.
- Admits, discharges and transfers patients as requested.
- Documentation and billing of supplies used.
- Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians.
- Assists the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
- Participates in patient screening and selection process as requested.
- Assists the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up on consultant recommendations, i.e., pharmacy, dietary, etc.
- Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
- Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
- Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
- Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
- Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.