RN / LPN - Nurse

Miller's Health Systems; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller's Health Systems in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee nursing care on your shift, following the Comprehensive Care Plan and ensuring accurate documentation in patient records. You will also supervise the direct resident care personnel on your shift to ensure quality care.

As a Charge Nurse, you will collaborate with the Unit Manager, uphold professional standards, and support residents’ physical, emotional, and medical needs while maintaining a compassionate and

Qualifications

• Currently licensed and registered to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Indiana.
• Pass the pre-employment process and screening.
• Pass the physical examination required for gainful employment within the facility.
• Professional manner and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients on your shift following the Comprehensive Care Plan.
• Accurately document in patient records and assist Unit Manager when needed.
• Supervise the direct resident care personnel on your shift.

Skills

Supervision & leadership

Observation

Team collaboration

Emotional stability

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse (Indiana)

Job description

Company Description

Since 1964, Indiana families have looked to Miller's Health Systems for compassionate care for their loved ones. Our 100% employee-owned company offers a wide variety of employment and professional growth opportunities. To learn more about our company, visit us at: http://www.millersmerrymanor.com/about-us.

Job Description

Who You Are

Are you a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent clinical skills? Are you a confident as a healthcare professional and value the opportunity to develop relationships with your co-workers and the patients under your care? Are you looking for a job offering opportunities for growth and variety? Do you want a job that's more than just a job - it's also a future?

As a Charge Nurse at Miller's, you are responsible for the nursing care of the patients on your shift. You follow the Comprehensive Care Plan for your patients and assist the Unit Manager with thorough and accurate documentation in the patient record when needed. You supervise the direct resident care personnel on your shift.

Qualifications

General

1. Currently licensed and registered to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Indiana.
2. Successfully complete pre-employment process and screening.
3. Pass the physical examination given in behalf of gainful employment within the facility.
4. Professional manner and appearance.

Job Knowledge

1. Nursing policies and procedures.
2. Administration of medication, possible side effects, treatment administration, local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to resident care.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices.
4. Physical, psychological, social and medical needs of residents.
5. Organizational structure and duties of employees under supervision of unit manager.

Other

1. Competent in supervision and leadership.
2. Caring attitude.
3. Observant.
4. Foster and maintain a good working relationship with other staff.
5. Good judgement and emotional stability.
6. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.