Charge Nurse (LPN)- Skilled Nursing Facility

Company: Heritage Management Services
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: October 11, 2020

Job Description:

Sierra Health Care Center, an integral part of our established senior living campus, is currently seeking a qualified and professional Charge Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care for our skilled nursing facility patients. With a newly updated assisted living, skilled nursing facility, and full-service home health and hospice agency, Sierra offers a broad range of services to our clientele. If you are open considering this excellent opportunity with generous compensation and a sign on bonus, please submit your application for our review. Purpose: The Charge Nurse is responsible for professional nursing services and care provided to assigned residents and provides overall supervision of resident care activities. _Responsibilities & Duties:_ * Complete all required record keeping forms/charting upon residents admission, discharge, transfer * Receive verbal orders from attending/alternate physician and transcribe * Initiate Resident Care Plan upon admission * Follow Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care for each resident * Supervise assigned care staff * Complete documentation on each individual resident as required to reflect the care provided as well as the residents response to the care * Communicate with residents, designated support member and physician on change of condition and medical care * Administer medications and professional services such as catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings * Communicate closely with Interdisciplinary team members Requirements _Requirements & Skills:_ * Current nursing license (LPN) from the New Mexico Board of Nursing * Detail-oriented * Experience in skilled nursing/or sub-acute care setting preferred, but not required * Excellent customer service skills; dedication and commitment to providing quality healthcare services * Ability to operate effectively and efficiently in an enthusiastic, resident- focused, work environment * Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities * Supervisory and leadership skills * Professional appearance * Desire to be a part of the new generation of healthcare professional * Proficient computer skills Benefits _Benefits & Allowances:_ * Positive, supportive work environment * Direct patient care without time restrictions to build patient relationships * Continuing Education opportunities * Flexible work schedule * Excellent health benefits * 401(k) If you are seeking a change to an environment that reflects your skills, professionalism, and willingness to care for others, please submit your application for our consideration.

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