Lead LPN: Charge Nurse in Skilled Nursing

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Hettinger (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

West River Health Services is seeking a dedicated LPN to serve as Charge Nurse for a shift at our skilled nursing facility. The role supervises nursing activities, ensures care plans are followed, and provides direct clinical oversight, medication administration, and staff supervision.

You will oversee resident care during your shift, communicate with physicians and nursing leadership, and maintain accurate documentation and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in North Dakota.
• Graduate of a state-approved practical/vocational nursing program.
• Long-term care experience preferred; on-site training provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resident care and safety during your assigned shift.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments, including injections, and chart per facility procedure.
• Supervise and delegate to CNAs and resident-care staff, checking work to ensure assignments are completed.
• Communicate with physicians, the Director of Nursing, and MDS Coordinators on resident status and care needs.
• Cover shift staffing gaps and call-ins; support orientation and training of nursing personnel.
• Maintain accurate charting, treatment records, and controlled substance documentation.
• Complete incident reports and notify family, physician, and consultants of order changes.
• Report suspected resident abuse immediately; monitor labs and notify appropriate staff of abnormal results.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Medication administration

Communication with physicians

Education

ND LPN license

Practical/Vocational nursing program graduate

Job description

West River Health Services is seeking a dedicated LPN to serve as Charge Nurse for a shift at our skilled nursing facility. The role supervises nursing activities, ensures care plans are followed, and provides direct clinical oversight, medication administration, and staff supervision.

You will oversee resident care during your shift, communicate with physicians and nursing leadership, and maintain accurate documentation and incident reporting.