LVN-Charge Nurse

Company: The Peninsula Regent
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

General Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Health and Wellness, our Charge Nurse is responsible for supervising caregivers during their shift, including assigning and distributing work, performance management, training new staff, and ensuring work is being performed according to community standards. Monitors and oversees Member care to ensure that care plans and physician's orders are being followed by conducting rounds. Documents the changes in condition, and contacts physician or family members as required. Accurately administers medication and treatments. Schedule: Friday and Saturday 11pm-7:30am (NOC Shift) Can demonstrate efficient capability in the following Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Skills: Can read and write in English and able to communicate effectively through appropriate lines of authority. Knowledge: Understands the patient care process, and is familiar with emergency procedures, department policies and safety protocol. Attends all department in-service training to stay current on all department policies and procedures. Ability to follow established protocols, think critically, and informs appropriate persons in a timely manner and document events. Able to perform in an emergency situation and provide direction and support in an appropriate manner with a positive and professional attitude. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: In the course of performing job duties, the worker is reasonably anticipated to have occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens, i.e. skin, eye, mucous membrane or potential contact with blood or other potentially infectious material. Working schedules include day, evening, night and weekend shifts. . Must be prepared to handle physically stressful situations, including acute/medical situations and infectious or hazardous materials. Frequent repetitive hand movements, frequent moving, lifting or carrying weights up to 25 lbs. Requires a wide range of constant physical activities, including but not limited to sitting, standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending twisting and reaching. Licenses/Certifications: A current State of California RN or LVN License Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Note: License will be verified in the National Practitioner Data Bank. CPR and First Aid Certification. Clearances: Criminal clearance, including fingerprinting, health screening/physical, and TB test results is required prior to presence in facility. Get the jab. Get the job. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for employment.

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