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Summary Employee is required to direct, administer and record the care given to residents in this facility. The Charge Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing. Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate with family members regarding the progress of the

resident.

May be required to assist visiting physicians in rounds.

May be required to draw blood and obtain fluids to submit for lab

work.

Record and monitor all progress of residents and communicate with

physicians according to facility policies.

May be required to assist in dining area and assist in feeding.

Monitor work of other nursing staff in unit to insure thoroughness

and assist with tasks as needed.

Required to use telephones to communicate with physicians, arrange

for transportation for doctor appointments, and contact families.

Make rounds to insure cleanliness and proper care to residents.

Coordinates care of residents in accordance with their care plans.

Effectively manages all nursing staff assigned to unit.

May be required to complete various reports as needed.

Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and federal

requirements including blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety.

Monitors personal and staff compliance to residents rights.

Assures that all medications and treatments are administered as

ordered and in a timely fashion according to facility policies and schedules.

Required to replace nursing staff that call in sick with additional

staff. May be required to help provide nursing services when sufficient staff cannot be attained.

Requirements

Must have a valid Kansas nursing license that is in good standing

with the State.

Must have basic computer skills; must be able to read, write, speak,

and understand the English language.

Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and

holidays when necessary.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during

emergency situations.

Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job

with, or without reasonable accommodation.

Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the

assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although hey may not be a requirement of the job.

This is a supervisory position. Employee is required to handle

employees in a manner that assists them in their ability to function effectively. Employee may be asked to perform other duties not listed above. Such duties will be within the scope of the employees training and ability. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description based upon the company needs.

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