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Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center Charge Nurse (RN or LPN)- Temp. in Lenox, Massachusetts
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. Supervision must be by/ federal, state, & local laws & the facility\'s policies. QUALIFICATIONS: - Must possess, at a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or graduate from an approved LPN or RN program. - Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN or RN in this state. - Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. - Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. - Must deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public. - Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology. - Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel. - Must be able to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc. - Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, and visitors based on the maturity level at which they are currently functioning. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Direct nursing assistants by current rules, regulations, & guidelines governing long-term care. - Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and - Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts\' services, programs, and activities. - Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures outlined in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. - Cooperate with other resident services to ensure that the resident\'s total regimen of care is maintained. - Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with their respective job descriptions. - Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident\'s discharge plan as necessary. - Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. - Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. - Write resident charge slips and forward them to the Business Office. - Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit it to the Business Office as required. - Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. - Transcribe physician\'s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required. - Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures. - Record new/changed diet orders. Forward the information to the Dietary Department. - Perform routine charting by charting and documentation policies and procedures. - Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. - Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available to meet nursing needs. - Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift. - Make rounds to ensure that personnel perform according to/ nursing standards. - Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest & positive emphasis, and a calm environment. - Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected arrival time, room assignment, etc. - Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. - Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary. - Participate in orienting new residents/family members to the facility. - Make rounds with physicians as necessary. FOR MORE INFOMRATION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE!{target="blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"}