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Your Role as a Charge Nurse (LPN):
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to oversee
and provide exceptional care to our communitys residents. This role is
crucial in ensuring our residents needs are met with professionalism,
compassion, and compliance with state and federal guidelines. The Charge
Nurse will supervise caregiving teams, provide clinical guidance, and
maintain high standards of care.
What Youll Do:
Oversee nursing services, administration, and clinical supervision.
Ensure compliance with nursing care standards, policies, and
procedures.
Supervise and guide nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs.
Complete and update resident assessments and care plans as needed.
Communicate changes in residents conditions with families,
physicians, and staff.
Administer medications and treatments as per physicians orders.
Conduct rounds to ensure residents needs are being met.
Address and report incidents, accidents, and concerns, including
suspected abuse or neglect.
Ensure appropriate supplies, equipment, and medications are
available and communicated.
Adhere to Americares mission, vision, values, and policies.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required
to successfully perform the essential functions of this role:
Stand, sit, walk, change position, reach, crouch, balance, kneel,
stoop, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs from sit to stand.
Push, pull, and lower up to 100 lbs and assist in moving residents.
Follow safety protocols, including two-person lifts and the use of
mechanical aids.
