Full-time, 30-40 hours a week, salary, exempt.
Will require on-call hours.
Location: Prairie Pines Lodge in Chadron, NE
The Charge Nurse at PPL Assisted Living is responsible for organizing and overseeing all aspects of resident care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment. This role involves supervising nursing staff, providing direct care, conducting resident assessments, and managing medication administration. The Nurse Manager collaborates with medical providers, residents, families, and the Administrator to promote quality care and resident well-being.
Job Duties:
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards for assisted living, monitor progress toward quality goals, and assess resident and family satisfaction.
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff; manage staff scheduling and provide educational opportunities to ensure proficiency in resident care.
- Deliver direct resident care, including medication administration, promoting independence, ensuring safety, and supporting resident participation in activities; regularly serve as the primary nurse on shift and fill in during staff shortages.
- Conduct comprehensive resident assessments, evaluate prospective residents for placement, lead multidisciplinary care conferences, and perform self-medication evaluations.
- Shares responsibility for 24-hour professional nursing availability and coordinate care with medical providers to meet resident needs.
- Promote safety for residents and staff by reviewing incident reports, responding to immediate concerns, managing infection control, and addressing environmental issues with the Administrator.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation of care, resident status changes, and regulatory compliance by nursing staff.
- Oversee medication administration processes, ensure staff adherence to policies, and arrange annual renewal of all medication orders.
- Perform Med Aide duties as needed and carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator.
- For full job description, please contact Human Resources
Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current licensure in Nebraska as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
- CPR certified
Experience:
- Previous experience in dealing with elderly populations and staff supervision is preferred.
We would like to welcome you to our team!
Pre-employment drug screen and background check upon conditional job offer required.