Charge Nurse

NewAldaya Lifescapes; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

Shift Differential pay

Paid time off for PT and FT

Job summary

NewAldaya Lifescapes is seeking a Charge Nurse to join a dedicated team providing individualized nursing care to residents. The role covers long-term care, memory care, and skilled care, with a focus on promoting independence and health.

Eligible candidates hold an LPN or RN license, CPR certification, and have preferably 1 year of experience. Several shifts are available, including part-time and full-time positions, with on-site benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• LPN or RN licensure is required or preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients.
• Administer and record medications and treatments.
• Reinforce health care instructions to patients and families.
• Participate in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Observe and report vital signs and patient condition.
• Document patient observations in charts.
• Maintain safe and comfortable environment.
• Assist with unit management or lead the unit when needed.

Skills

CPR Certified

Education

LPN or RN Licensure

Job description

As a Charge Nurse you will work as part of a team ensuring our residents and patients receive the individualized nursing care and assistance they need so they may stay as independent and active as long as possible. You will work towards improving and maintaining their health. You will have an opportunity to gain experience in long-term care, Memory/Dementia care and Skilled care.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) Duties and responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to patients as assigned

• Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned

• Reinforces, supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families

• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities

• Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients

• Observes and reports patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individual(s)

• Records on patient charts observation of patient’s responses to nursing care rendered

• Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients

• Assists with unit management and/or assume charge of unit as assigned.

LPN/RN Qualifications

• LPN or RN Licensure

• 1 year experience (Preferred)

• CPR Certified

Currently we have:

New - 2 Part time First shift Charge nurse openings - work 6:30a to 3p

1 Full time 2nd shift that works MWF and every other weekend schedule.

1 Part time 2nd shift Thur Fri and every other weekend

2 Part time 3rd shift openings.

1 - Full time 3rd shift opening

Also offer flexible casual/prn employment option.

Benefits include

• Competitive starting wage

• Higher pay rates for experienced nurses

• Shift Differential pay

• Pick Up incentive pay

• Paid time off for qualifying PT and FT positions

• On site Cafe and Wellness center

• Health insurance and Short Term Disability for FT positions

• Retirement Plan with 5% employer contribution

• Supportive team environment to bring out the best nurse in you.

EOE