Bridges at Ankeny is hiring: LPN/RN Charge Nurse in Ankeny

At The Bridges of Ankeny, we put YOU first and offer fantastic career opportunities. Experience the DELIGHT of working for a company that cares about you and your career goals. Whether you are just beginning your RN or LPN career or are a seasoned Nurse, we want you to call The Bridges of Ankeny home. You’ll enjoy a positive, progressive, and fun place to work and reap the benefits of being a Nurse at The Bridges of Ankeny!

Job Summary:

The RN/LPN assists in the administration of quality nursing care for the facility in concurrence with resident care plans. Renders nursing care to cater to client’s individual needs through practice of recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards. Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment which will be conducive to the best interest and welfare of the resident.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Directly influences resident care plans and proactively makes adjustments based on resident needs. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans.
• Completes proper charting accurately and completely; performs other administrative duties related to resident care in an efficient and timely manner.
• Serves as a leader in the nursing department with direct influence over CNA's and CMA’s in providing care; works as a member of the care team to maintain optimum resident care standards.
• Sets high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs, builds and maintains relationships with residents, communicates with residents in a genuine manner using appropriate verbiage, and establishes good rapport with the residents.
• Assists physicians in rounds and reviews orders. Orders medications, maintains resident chart, receives and documents physician orders. Notifies physician and family of incidents or changes in condition of resident.
• Follows the American Nurse Association’s Scope and Standard of Practice to ensure residents, families, and the public that the nursing care they receive is competent and up to date with the latest research; adheres to the Nursing Standards of Practice as a benchmark for nursing care standards.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy; treats residents with kindness, dignity and respect; knows and complies with Residents Rights rules; and promptly reports all resident grievances to management.
• Understands and follows established Universal Precaution guidelines, infection control and safety rules; ensures cleanliness of assigned residents rooms; displays an awareness of cleanliness and proper maintenance at all drug carts/rooms and to maintain a clean working environment; maintains a locked medication room and/ or cart when unattended; reports hazardous conditions or equipment to the appropriate person; follows established safety rules, and fire and disaster procedures.
• Communicates with family members regarding condition and progress of residents, including in-person and answering of telephone inquiries taking into account the nature of the information.
• Requisitions necessary supplies to meet unit needs as well as ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Demonstrates high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs. Communicates effectively, establishes rapport and maintains relationships with residents.
• Meets requirement of regular attendance to perform job duties.
• Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents.
• Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change.
• Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency (required).
• 1 year of practical nursing experience in a clinical setting or long-term care facility (preferred).
• Advanced preparation in geriatric care (preferred).
• Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Demonstrates leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

License/Certifications

• State of Iowa RN/LPN licensure by the Iowa Board of Nursing (required).
• CPR Certification (required).