Charge Nurse (Lvn/Rn) - Full-Time And Part-Time Varius Shifts Available

The Village is currently hiring charge nurses (LVN or RN) for 12 hour shifts-Both shifts are available:
7:00 a.m. -7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
We need a full time nurse on our NOC shift and both full time and part time nurses on our day shift
Pay Scale for LVN's $27.00-30.50
Pay Scale for RN's $38.00-40.45:
JOB SUMMARY:
The charge nurse assumes responsibility for nursing care management of residents on the unit to which assigned. The charge nurse also provides supervision of all non-licensed staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains drugs according to regulations.
• Knowledgeable of residents’ rights and ensures that staff understand them.
• Completes shift to shift report to maintain communication between licensed staff and provide optimal resident care.
• Taking of vital signs as needed.
• Admit, transfer, discharge residents as required.
• Knows all the residents on the unit by name and diagnosis and can describe their care needs and regime to meet those needs, updating their plan of care as needed.
• Completes daily rounds of their assigned residents to evaluate their immediate physical condition and to address any nursing concerns in a timely manner.
• Prepares and administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with Title 22 guidelines and The Village Health Care policies and procedures.
• Supervises rehabilitation procedures (i.e. maintaining proper body alignment and body positioning, correct transfers with proper equipment, range of motion, bowel and bladder training, decubitus and skin care.)
• IV therapy within licensed nurses’ scope of practice.
• Recognizes significant changes in condition of residents and takes necessary action, communication with IDT, and documents appropriately.
• Ensure that nursing staff observes proper infection control procedures at all times.
• Obtain specimens as needed for laboratory testing.
• Maintain current licensure, CEUs, and CPR certification.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary with coinciding documentation, assessment and notification.
• Handles resident/family complaints/concerns in a professional, conscientious manner and initiates any necessary corrective action and/or investigation.
• Ordering/Scheduling of X-rays and other diagnostics as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to assume responsibility of nursing unit and residents assigned.
• Must be able to communicate supervise non-licensed assistive personnel effectively.
• Must maintain current CPR requirements.
• Must be able to communicate with people and cope with the emotions that surround the geriatric population.
• Must wear appropriate uniform and be neat and clean in appearance.
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing or vocational nursing and licensed to practice in this state.

The Village is an active 60+ Life Plan Retirement Community in Hemet, California. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with wellness, lifelong learning, live entertainment and 5-Star dining. Voted the best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 15 consecutive years.
At The Village we offer a family friendly environment. Our goal is to serve our residents and make their lives harmonious and happy. It takes all associates, from front line staff to management, to make our community a success. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, caring environment we encourage you to apply now.
In addition to a caring warm environment, The Village offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Pay
• Scholarships for continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• 401k

COVID-19 Update- Fully Vaccinated is preferred
The Village is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V