Midwest Health, Inc.
Overview
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Charge Nurse
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Midwest Health, Inc. The employee is required to direct, administer and record the care given to residents in this facility. The Charge Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing. The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor. Responsibilities
Direct, administer and record the care given to residents in this facility. Communicate with family members regarding the progress of the resident. May be required to assist visiting physicians in rounds. May be required to draw blood and obtain fluids to submit for lab work. Record and monitor all progress of residents and communicate with physicians according to facility policies. May be required to assist in dining area and assist in feeding. Monitor work of other nursing staff in unit to insure thoroughness and assist with tasks as needed. Use telephones to communicate with physicians, arrange for transportation for doctor appointments, and contact families. Make rounds to insure cleanliness and proper care to residents. Coordinate care of residents in accordance with their care plans. Effectively manage all nursing staff assigned to unit. May be required to complete various reports as needed. Monitor personal and staff compliance to all State and federal requirements including blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety. Monitor personal and staff compliance to residents’ rights. Assure that all medications and treatments are administered as ordered and in a timely fashion according to facility policies and schedules. Replace nursing staff that call in sick with additional staff. May be required to help provide nursing services when sufficient staff cannot be attained. Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements
The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility. Regular worksite attendance. Must have a valid Kansas nursing license that is in good standing with the State. Must have basic computer skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation. Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. Primary Physical Requirements: Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally Lift over 50 lbs: Occasionally Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely Carry over 50 lbs: Not required Reach above shoulder height: Frequently Reach at shoulder height: Constantly Reach below shoulder height: Constantly Push/Pull: Constantly Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Constantly; Handling: Constantly; Torquing: Frequently; Fingering: Constantly Other Physical Considerations: Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing may be required. Employees may be required to operate an automobile and various equipment. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
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Join to apply for the
Charge Nurse
role at
Midwest Health, Inc. The employee is required to direct, administer and record the care given to residents in this facility. The Charge Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing. The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor. Responsibilities
Direct, administer and record the care given to residents in this facility. Communicate with family members regarding the progress of the resident. May be required to assist visiting physicians in rounds. May be required to draw blood and obtain fluids to submit for lab work. Record and monitor all progress of residents and communicate with physicians according to facility policies. May be required to assist in dining area and assist in feeding. Monitor work of other nursing staff in unit to insure thoroughness and assist with tasks as needed. Use telephones to communicate with physicians, arrange for transportation for doctor appointments, and contact families. Make rounds to insure cleanliness and proper care to residents. Coordinate care of residents in accordance with their care plans. Effectively manage all nursing staff assigned to unit. May be required to complete various reports as needed. Monitor personal and staff compliance to all State and federal requirements including blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety. Monitor personal and staff compliance to residents’ rights. Assure that all medications and treatments are administered as ordered and in a timely fashion according to facility policies and schedules. Replace nursing staff that call in sick with additional staff. May be required to help provide nursing services when sufficient staff cannot be attained. Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements
The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility. Regular worksite attendance. Must have a valid Kansas nursing license that is in good standing with the State. Must have basic computer skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation. Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. Primary Physical Requirements: Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally Lift over 50 lbs: Occasionally Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely Carry over 50 lbs: Not required Reach above shoulder height: Frequently Reach at shoulder height: Constantly Reach below shoulder height: Constantly Push/Pull: Constantly Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Constantly; Handling: Constantly; Torquing: Frequently; Fingering: Constantly Other Physical Considerations: Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing may be required. Employees may be required to operate an automobile and various equipment. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
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