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Trinity Center

RN/LPN Charge Nurse FT 2p-10:30p EOW

Trinity Center, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50316

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Luther Park Community isseeking an RN/LPN for a full-time 2p-10:30p EOW for Trinity Center at Luther Park. The Trinity Center is a 120-bed skilled nursingfacility which specializes in Alzheimer's care. If you are a skilled,compassionate nurse that is dedicated to making sure the best quality of care isgiven, we want to talk to you!

JOB SUMMARY

The Charge Nurse will beresponsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care ofresidents; orientation, instruction and supervision of CNA, CMA and resident care specialists; carry out or assign nursing duties to other personnel and comply with established policies and procedures and perform professional nursing duties within scope of licensure.

* Keep DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters

* Admit and orientate new resident and involves family with orientation

* Check physician orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information

* Review resident's medical and social history

* Complete admission and documentation forms

* Ensure resident's supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly

* Maintain proper documentation of facility records: narcotic records, medical chart forms, weekly skin assessment

* Maintain daily, weekly or monthly weight and vital signs and informs physician, DON, ADON and On Call Manager of any changes

* Complete incident reports, investigation reports and notify physician, family members, DON/ADON and On Call Manager

* Discharge residents to community or other facilities, transfers residents to hospital, completes required forms and documentation, ensures resident is escorted to transportation and contact family prior to any transfers to hospital

REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an approved school of nursing for RN/LPN

Current nursing licensein good standing in the state of Iowa

Current CPR certificationpreferred or obtained within 30 days of hire

One year of experience ina geriatric setting preferred

Knowledgeable withcurrent changes in nursing practice

Excellent written andoral communication skills

We offer a great totalcompensation package including

Competitive Salaries

Shift Differential

Medical, Dental and VisionInsurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid Log TermDisability

Voluntary Short-termdisability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with 4%company match

Vacation time plus threeextra days for birthday, work anniversary and floating holiday

Sick Time

Referral Bonuses

Discount Meals

Uniform Stipend

Continuous Training andEducation

Tuition Assistance

A post offer - employmentphysical, drug screen T-spot and background check are required.

**Luther Park Community isan Equal Opportunity Employer**

Trinity Center is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status