LPN Charge Nurse

Ohio Living; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living seeks a Charge Nurse - LPN to supervise daily nursing activities and ensure high-quality resident care in our Ohio facilities. You will administer medications, coordinate with CNAs, and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Strong EMR skills, supervisory experience, and excellent communication are essential to foster a supportive team environment and safe resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Current unencumbered LPN license for Ohio.
• One year of clinical experience in health care preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day nursing activities of CNAs and schedules assignments.
• Assists in coordinating nursing services to ensure continuity of resident care.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Represents the nursing department in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
• Answers questions about the plan of care and delivery of services.
• Attends meetings and participates in committee activities.
• Oversees CNA performance, identifies issues, and guides improvement.
• Provides direct nursing care when needed.
• Consults with physicians on resident care plans and changes in condition.
• Notifies physicians and families of changes in condition.
• Authorizes and monitors use of restraints when appropriate.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents as necessary.
• Works with Unit Manager to reduce hospital readmissions.
• Attends all-employee and departmental trainings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

EMR proficiency

English language

Team leadership

Education

LPN license (Ohio)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job. Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Charge Nurse - LPN supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Activities and Tasks Operations Management and Administration - 70%

• Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility, including the making of work assignments to Nursing Assistants.
• Assists in implementing methods for coordinating nursing services to ensure continuity of residents care.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Represents the nursing department during Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
• Is able to answer questions related to the plan of care and delivery of services.
• Participates in various committee meetings.
• Makes work assignments and meets with Nursing Assistants regularly to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and the improvement of care and services.
• Provides direct nursing care as needed.
• Consults with the resident's physicians in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as needed.
• Notifies residents' physicians and families when there is a change in the resident's condition.
• Authorizes and monitors the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with the facility policies and procedures.
• Admits, transfers and discharges patients as necessary.
• Works with Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 20%

• Ensures that nursing procedures are followed by nursing service personnel, and that they reflect the day-to-day nursing care procedures used by the facility.
• Participates in the maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program.
• Ensures the procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies are being followed by nursing staff.
• Ensures that resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.

People Management and Development - 10%

• Supervises CNAs.
• Fosters a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
• Interviews, selects, and orients new direct reports.
• Defines, establishes, and promotes performance expectations so direct reports understand and demonstrate excellence through high quality and consistent performance.
• Evaluates job performance of direct reports in accordance with the company policy and procedure and provides developmental guidance to staff for improved performance and growth.
• Monitors accountability with organization requirements prescribed by the Employee Handbook.
• Documents and engages employees who are routinely not observing these requirements in an effort to achieve compliance.
• Works with Human Resources when circumstances arise that necessitate further documentation and intervention.
• Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for departmental staff.
• Ensures that there is a reasonable and sufficient plan for staffing should a direct report be absent or a direct reporting position be vacant.
• Responds timely and thoughtfully to questions, requests, and work product from departmental staff that has been provided for review and approval.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Experience: One year of clinical experience in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred. Supervisory experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting preferred. Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day Standing - Up to 8 hours/day Walking - Up to 6 hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds Driving - Up to 6 hours/day Travel % / Overnight Travel - Occasional Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As needed On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I

Across our 11 life plan communities, we offer a range of options from independent living apartments and villas to specialized memory care and everything in between. Whether it's a helping hand or skilled nursing care, we're here to provide support at every stage of life's journey. But our commitment doesn't stop at our doorstep. Between Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Ohio Living Palliative Medicine, we extend our care to over 10 million Ohioans in the 43 counties we serve. We also offer provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services — because health and wellness go hand in hand.

The Ohio Living Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support the people and programs of Ohio Living. From charity care to special programs and beyond, they're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve and ensuring that no one is left behind. At Ohio Living, our mission is that heart of all we do. For over 100 years, it has been our promise to care, to support, and to enrich the lives of our residents and communities.