Charge Nurse - LPN

Good Samaritan Society; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is seeking a full-time nursing professional for their facility in Elk Horn, Iowa. The role includes providing nursing care, formulating care plans, and ensuring residents' needs are met. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold the required state licensure. The position offers night shifts with a supportive work environment focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Prior work experience in a similar position may be beneficial.
• Knowledge of medication effects and side effects is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and update care plans for residents.
• Provide nursing care according to physician orders.
• Document observations and care given to residents.
• Respond promptly to resident call lights.

Skills

Nursing care

EMR usage

Communication

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensure for state of practice

Job description

Create Your Career With Us!

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Location

Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab
Address: 2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531-0000 USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area.
• Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations.
• Updates plan of care when needed.
• Observes and documents observations and care given to residents.
• Uses the EMR accurately.
• Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed.
• Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions.
• Responds promptly to resident call lights.
• Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education.
• Notifies family on condition changes etc.
• Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines.
• Uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares.
• Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful.
• Licensure for state of practice is required.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit https://www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action

Division: NURSING SERVICES
Req ID: req55077