Job Abstract

$38.00 to $42.00 DOE AM Shift - FULL TIME

Gramercy Court, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse - Charge Nurse to join our team.  Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities have an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with a high rating for quality patient care.  We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff.  If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.

Job Description:

The primary role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse - Charge Nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise and assist the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. 

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities.  Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
• Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan.
• Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required.
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete injury/incident reports as necessary.
• Completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations.
• Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.

Qualifications:  

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
• Must have one year of experience as an LVN.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

For more detailed information, including a virtual 360 tour, please visit www.lifegen.net.