Charge Nurse- RN/LPN

Northridge Village; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northridge Village is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN/LPN) to join our team. The RN is responsible for comprehensive nursing care of residents, and effective communication with team members, families, physicians, and allied health professionals.

The role emphasizes quality care, adherence to policies, and collaboration in a supportive, boutique-style community setting. Join a family-based organization focused on care excellence for seniors.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in good standing.
• Experience in a care-setting focused on seniors preferred.
• Strong communication with care teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care per regulatory standards based on resident acuity.
• Perform daily rounds to assess resident condition and comfort.
• Adhere to safety policies in nursing care and protect resident safety.
• Follow infection control guidelines.
• Initiate interventions to prevent injury and infection.
• Assess changes in resident condition and implement care plans.
• Communicate with physicians and ensure follow-through.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Pivotal Health Care is a family of retirement communities dedicated to providing quality and innovative senior living communities. We focus on enriching the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Here at Pivotal, we believe our team members are a vital role in our communities success! If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have the passion for providing quality services to seniors - keep reading!

Our beautiful, 5 star, boutique style communities offer several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. With our smaller boutique style model, we are able to strive to have favorable staff to resident ratios which allows our team members to have the time to build meaningful relationships with our residents.

Role

We are seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse- RN/LPN to join our Northridge Village team! The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the comprehensive nursing care of residents in the Community, as well as effectively communicating with team members, families, physicians, and allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

• The RN/LPN ensures provision of quality nursing care in accordance with Federal, State, and Company requirements based on acuity of residents.
• The RN/LPN makes daily rounds to each resident to ascertain the residents condition and comfort.
• The RN/LPN follows safety policies in performing nursing care, assuring resident safety.
• The RN/LPN follows infection control guidelines.
• The RN/LPN initiates procedures to protect residents from injury and infection.
• The RN/LPN assesses and evaluate resident change of condition and institute appropriate interventions.
• The RN/LPN communicates with the Physician as indicated by resident needs or status and assure follow through.