RN / LPN Charge Nurse

Birmingham East Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Rn or LPN Charge Nurse

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM: 6AM-6:30PM and 6PM-6:30AM (12Hour Shifts)

We are a respected nursing and rehabilitation center that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. This RN and LPN position offers shift options, including the day, or overnight shift. You will earn competitive pay, based on experience

BIRMINGHAM EAST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

We provide the highest quality of care for the Birmingham senior community with a commitment to proudly serve our community's long-term care and rehabilitation needs. We offer services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia/Alzheimer's care.

Our goal is to provide this dignified care to all of our residents in a well-maintained, home-like environment. This level of care would not be possible without our compassionate and focused staff working with residents, families, and physicians to create individualized and effective care and treatment plans.

Our company recognizes the amazing efforts of our staff and values their downtime with a work-life balance that includes two weeks of vacation and sick days for a healthy rejuvenation that all employees supply to our patients.

DUTIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.

2.Knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: alzheimers, dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious diseases, wound care, and all disease processes if applicable.

3.Provides nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensures the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained.

4.Makes daily rounds for all areas of nursing care under his/her supervision, visits each resident to evaluate physical and emotional condition to receive comments relating to the resident's needs and problems, and implements necessary nursing interventions.

QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Is a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed as a Nurse in the State.

2.Previous work experience in a long-term care setting. Supervisory experience and organizational skills in a long-term care setting preferred.

3.Is listed in good standing as confirmed on the State Department of Professional Credentialing.

4.Possesses excellent technical assessment and documentation skills, and leadership qualities.

5.Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined.

6.Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.