Charge Nurse RN/LPN — Geriatric Care Leader

Westminster Oaks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate resident care as Charge Nurse. You will administer medications, monitor vitals, document care, and work with physicians to implement orders.

You will supervise CNAs and LPNs, schedule appointments, coordinate transportation, and ensure care plans align with physician orders; on-the-job training provided for relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Florida as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR certification required.
• One year of long term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful. On-the-job training available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders.
• Implement resident care based on physician orders.
• Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders.
• Administer medication, IVs, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents.
• Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians.
• Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary.
• Respond to all emergencies.
• Schedule doctor’s appointments and coordinate transportation for the residents. Includes scheduling labs and transcribing lab results.
• Supervise CNAs and LPNs as Charge Nurse – ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans.

Skills

RN License Florida

CPR Certification

Long-term care experience

Job description

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate resident care as Charge Nurse. You will administer medications, monitor vitals, document care, and work with physicians to implement orders.

You will supervise CNAs and LPNs, schedule appointments, coordinate transportation, and ensure care plans align with physician orders; on-the-job training provided for relevant experience.