LPN-Charge Nurse - Oldenburg, United States - Sisters of St. Francis

Description

Hiring for evening and night shift

Lower stress and rewarding nursing environment. Pay negotiable based on experience.

The charge Nurse is responsible for provision of quality nursing care for all sisters on the unit. She may assist with other needs of the unit.

Requirements


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPNSIBILITIES

NURSING CARE:
Coordinate nursing service on the unit
Responsible for report at change of shift
Responsible for bed checks
Assess, review, and keep current the care plans, treatment and medication sheets
Responsible for taking and recording of vital signs of Sisters in critical condition
Administer medications and specialized treatments
Recognize, record and report significant changes in Sister's condition to the staff and as necessary to the DON

Notify DON, Pastoral Care, Nurse Coordinator, one member of the Council and the Motherhouse Minister if death of one of the Sisters is anticipated.

Notify family
Prepare the body using dignity and respect. Notify DON, Nurse Coordinator, Pastoral Care, Motherhouse Minister, Funeral Home & MD of death
Check blood sugars as ordered
Check computer updates daily
Count narcotics at change of shift with oncoming nurse or QMA
Assess Sisters; Consult with nurse on other floor, DON or ADON; send to ER when necessary, call report to ER and send appropriate documentation, call DON
Follow up on all lab draws
Notify MD as necessary

Write physicians orders:
order medications and place on MAR/TAR
Document all changes in Sister's condition on daily report sheet and in Sister's chart.
Check communication book at the beginning of shift daily for updates. Add updates as needed.
Make calls to replace call-ins


PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE
Maintain homelike atmosphere on the unit
Respond to the need for emotional support and concern for individual Sisters, especially during a time of crisis
Encourage and provide for Sisters to participate in various programs and activities


SPIRITUAL CARE
Encourage spiritual and prayerful support for the dying Sister
Call and work with Pastoral Care sister as necessary


SPECIAL SERVICES
Order or provide any supplies needed for the care of the Sisters and the unit
Maintain a professional working environment on the unit
Encourage good communication and harmony among Co-workers to make nursing care more effective and enjoyable and to be of more benefit to the Sisters
Provide a pleasant and courteous atmosphere for Sister, co-workers and visitors
Notify the Maintenance Supervisor of needed repairs or operational needs on the unit
Notify Housekeeping when needed
Attend and participate in meetings, in-services, workshops, etc.
Assist in implementing all policies and procedures
Assist with periodic review of safety procedures
Assist with orientation of new Co-workers
When Co-worker on next shift cannot report as scheduled, call other co-workers to fill position if possible
Complete performance reviews
Know how to read the "Fire Panel" and what to do in case of fire/tornado or disaster

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
LPN or RN
Organizational skills
Analytical skills

Physical Skills:
Ability to sit, stand or walk. Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift. Ability to push, pull or lift over 100 pounds.


WORKING CONDITIONS
Work on scheduled days/evenings/nights
Attend staff meetings as scheduled


ACCOUNTABILITY
Directly responsible to the Nurse Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing

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