RN/LPN Nursing Lead - Resident Care & Coordination

Shady-Lawn-Nursing-; Cadiz (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady-Lawn Nursing is seeking a skilled nurse supervisor to oversee CNA staff, coordinate medications, and ensure accurate resident care records. You will work with physicians, obtain medications, and implement care plans.

The role requires active RN or LPN licensure, at least two years of related experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to complying with federal and state regulations; duties include charting, rounds, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current State RN/LPN license with a minimum of 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities; obtain medications and medical records to provide safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents
• Contact physicians as necessary and ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate; ensure appropriate documentation of resident care
• Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit
• Assists in completing care plans and participates in care conferences as deemed necessary
• Documents progress notes and resident responses to care, and follows up as needed
• Monitors compliance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures; responds to emergencies
• Takes vital signs and assesses resident conditions; informs supervisor/physician of significant changes
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of residents and conducts frequent rounds
• Ensures care plans are followed and nursing staff reference care plans prior to care
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Documentation

Resident care

Education

RN/LPN license

Job description

Shady-Lawn Nursing is seeking a skilled nurse supervisor to oversee CNA staff, coordinate medications, and ensure accurate resident care records. You will work with physicians, obtain medications, and implement care plans.

The role requires active RN or LPN licensure, at least two years of related experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to complying with federal and state regulations; duties include charting, rounds, and responding to emergencies.