What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Avenue at Lyndhurst?
Avenue at Lyndhurst Care and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing the industries best healthcare with an emphasis on excellent outcomes & customer service.Our expansive community offers expert skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a 5-star hotel-like environment.Whether in need of short or long-term care, temporary respite or hospice services, you can count on Avenue at Lyndhurst Care and Rehabilitation Center to help you or your loved ones, discover the journey to healthiness.Avenue at Lyndhurst takes pride in our excellent customer service and quality of care. We strive to deliver compassionate care to each person we touch; this philosophy helps everyone feel like family. Our staff inspire healing and hope, to promote the highest level of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
The primary purpose of the charge nurse position is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise 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.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.)
- Perform skilled charting via the point click care charting system
- Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
- Maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Supervise nursing assistants
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for residents and their families
- Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending monthly in-services
If you are an individual who strives to provide excellent quality of care and customer service, we would love to have you join our team!