Urbandale, Iowa
Charge Nurse Job Opening in Urbandale, Iowa - Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center is seeking a compassionate Charge Nurse who will make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Glen Oaks is a premier memory care facility dedicated to caring for residents with some form of memory loss.
Job Duties/Summary:
As a Charge Nurse you will be responsible for leading and directing the care provided by caregivers and medication technicians on your shift. You will also monitor the daily care of all the residents. Reporting to our Health Services Director this candidate is responsible for communicating with residents, families and physicians regarding the delivery of care for our residents. You will be responsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records (sets up, dispenses, and documents all resident medications).
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Current state LPN/LVN or RN License
Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
Strong documentation skills
Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional manner
Makes Caregiver shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner
Monitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care
Reports Caregiver performance issues to HSD or Administrator and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations
Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift
Participates in Caregiver orientation and training
Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requested
Conducts building tours when requested
Acts as Manager on Duty for assigned shift in absence of Administrator or HSD
Deals appropriately with family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through appropriate reporting mechanism
Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and Administrator
Working Conditions
Able to work either full-time or part-time, as agreed upon with Administrator, with some weekend work
Available to take some weekend call, as necessary
Physical/Sensory Requirements
Medium work ? Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Dementia Care: 1 year
Required license or certification:
LPN
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