LPN Charge

LPN Charge Nurse

Eventide-Jamestown is currently looking for a full-time LPN Charge to work 36 hours per
week. The hours are 6:30p-7:00a, every third weekend with a holiday rotation
and SUBSTANTIAL OVERNIGHT DIFFERENTIAL!

The LPN provides and assures that the highest degree of nursing care is
provided and that it is consistent with the current federal, state and local
standards, guidelines and regulations as well as the philosophy, policies and
procedures of Eventide. Assures that this care is provided in a manner that promotes
the residents’ rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality.

Apply online today or email your resume to rgumke@eventide.org!

Ideal Candidate

• A current North Dakota LPN License
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Long Term Care experience is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitors residents’ needs and health status through
       physical observations and interviews on continuing basis.
• Provide individual attention, which encourages each
       resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and
       psychosocial well-being.
• Observes and follows the residents’ plan of care.
       Updates and makes appropriate changes in plans of care whenever necessary.
       Plans of care include interdisciplinary care plans, physician orders and
       NA-R care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments and monitors
       medications and treatments for effectiveness.
• Gives direct nursing care to residents whenever
       necessary and according to established nursing policies, procedures, and
       standards.
• Comply with rules and regulations as set forth by the
       Minnesota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid
       services.
• Provide accurate documentation in the residents’
       records according to established nursing policies, procedures, and
       standards.
• Assist in orientation/training of new team members.
• Report resident needs, problems, and observations
       regarding residents’ condition to the registered nurse and physician.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift.
   
• Monitors the activities and functions of subordinate
       staff, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
• Ensures that work responsibilities of subordinate staff
       are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and
       according to established resident care policies, procedures, and
       standards.
• Provides information, education, and support for
       assigned residents and their families.
• Communicates the needs of residents to resident care
       staff in the unit.
• Interacts with physicians and other health care
       facilities as needed, according the needs of the residents.
• Continually updates nursing skills and knowledge by
       attending in-services, continuing education programs and staff meetings.
• Coordinates and participates in resident care
       conferences.