T-518-14

Job Title:  RN – Charge Nurse

Worksite Location: Walnut Creek, Ohio  44687

Number of Job Openings: 3

How to Apply: **APPLY DIRECT w/ RESUME** to the employer by email (jessie.baker@walnuthillsliving.org).

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UPDATED WAGES & SIGN-ON BONUS

UP TO $4000!

Scope of Responsibility: To oversee and participate in the direct care of residents. Responsible for the nursing assistants, ensuring that their duties are carried out appropriately.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out duties and function to support Walnut Hills as assigned.
• Live the mission and values to improve the quality of services for residents and team members on the Walnut Hills campus.
• Respect residents’ rights and adhere to rules of resident care and services as described in the Walnut Hills Employee Handbook.
• Receive report from out-going nurse at the beginning of the shift and give report to in-coming nurse at the end of the shift.
• Supervise and oversee the STNA’s work.
• Informed and knowledgeable of each resident’s care needs and ensure that care plans are carried out appropriately.
• Make routine checks of residents and maintain awareness of their conditions and needs.
• Assure resident safety.
• Perform routine nursing care measures, including vital signs, weight and food intake monitoring, and behavior monitoring when appropriate.
• Administer medications and treatments and perform appropriate diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Document all pertinent information on resident charts.
• Update the physician and family in a timely manner of any changes in the resident’s condition.
• Process physician orders, admissions, and discharges, and update the resident and family as needed.
• Oversee preparation of body and notifies funeral home when resident expires.
• Fill out incident reports when necessary and submit them to supervisor.
• Responsible for ongoing operation of the nursing care, making certain that supplies are replenished, medications ordered, needed maintenance repairs are reported and minor housekeeping duties are performed.
• Keep supervisor updated on resident / staff issues as they arise.
• Maintain CEUs to renew nursing license biannually

Position Requirements: A. Education & Experience

• Current and in good standing, licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio required.
• Must maintain license as required by the facility or the state.
• Experience with older patients and long-term care preferable.

Skills and Requirements

• Knowledge and support of the standards, policies, and procedures of Walnut Hills.
• Leadership ability in supervising nursing assistants.
• Perceptive observation and assessment skills.
• Current knowledge of medications administered to residents and their side effects.
• Good documentation skills in charting.
• Willingness to cooperate with other department heads and personnel.
• Patience, tact, and cheerful disposition with staff, residents, and families.

Physical/Mental Requirements & Working Conditions

Employees/applicants may not pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without the use of prosthetic devices and/or reasonable accommodation.

• Frequent fingering, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and repetitive motions required.
• Occasional reaching, kneeling, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling required.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Requires the ability to see things clearly at 20 inches or less, as is common in visual inspection or computer work.
• This position is not substantially exposed to adverse working conditions. Adherence to universal precautions is required.
• Requires the ability to lift residents to a chair with the assistant of another person and a gait belt.

Confidentiality

Team members will honor and respect the privacy of residents, staff, and the organization. Responsibilities include maintaining the confidentiality of resident information in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and sensitive organizational information. To encourage these responsibilities, all team members will also adhere to the social media policy. For more information regarding confidentiality and its importance, refer to the Walnut Hills Employee Handbook

Details:Starting wages are $29.52 to 35.89 per hour, based on experience, skills & abilities. Workdays can be any day of the week, including holidays and weekends and any shift.  Both Full-Time and Part-Time positions available from 8 to 40 hours per week.

Available Benefits: Medical & Dental Insurance, Vacation, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Retirement Plan other than 401K & 401K

Pre-Employment Testing: Criminal Background Check, Reference Check, Physical Examination

OMJ Staff Contact: RC1