Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse

"Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Inc. is a Christian ministry providing exceptional services to enhance the quality of life for senior adults."

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is currently seeking a dynamic, talented and experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Registered Nurses (RN) to serve as Charge Nurses/Staff Nurses in the Health Services area at our Presbyterian Village, Athens, GA campus.

Presbyterian Village offers a great work environment with excellent pay for Nurses.

To meet the needs and changing lifestyles of seniors and their families in the Athens, GA community, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is pleased to present Presbyterian Village, Athens, a new, state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community.

As a Life Plan Community located on 80+ acres, Presbyterian Village, Athens campus is convenient to area cultural venues, churches, movie theaters, restaurants, hotels, and public transportation.

Since 1949, our name has been synonymous with excellence in senior living. A Christian ministry providing exceptional services, we offer gracious retirement living in five outstanding communities for those 62 and older.

We are the proud sponsor of two established Life Plan Communities: Presbyterian Village in Austell and Presbyterian Home and Retirement Community in Quitman. Presbyterian Village Athens is our third Life Plan Community and, like its predecessors, offers a full spectrum of health care that includes Independent Living Residences, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services.

Three additional communities, Calvin Court in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, Philips Tower in Decatur and Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments in Swainsboro offer comfortable, affordable apartment living for active seniors.

In addition to our exceptional communities, our commitment to quality care sets us apart. Never in our history has a resident been asked to leave because of outliving his or her financial means.

As a Nurse at Presbyterian Village, Athens, you get to contribute to providing quality Nursing care and making a difference in the lives of senior adults.
Are you searching of a place where you can provide quality care and services to the senior adult population?
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of senior adults?
Are you looking for a strong, stable and supportive work environment?
Are you looking for a facility that has a great nursing staff to patient ratio?
Are you looking for a place where you can contribute your time and attention on residents and see quality outcomes?

We are looking for nurses that are qualified, caring, compassionate and most of all, place their residents first.

The Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse is responsible for providing direct, hands-on resident care, including but not limited to: medication passes, wound care/treatments, ADLs, documentation & charting and supervising/providing leadership to CNAs.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse nursing care to those patients/residents while remaining patient and calm.

Responsibilities (overview):
Provide proper supervision and guidance to the CNA team
Record a resident's medical history accurately; as well as update changes
Documenting vitals; measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
Observe residents under your care to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
Monitor residents' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
Assist residents in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
Providing timely and accurate documentation within the EMR system
Physician orders, lab orders, etc.
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
Communicate with residents' family to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills (overview):
Proven experience as an LPN, RN or similar role
Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with long-term care/hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
Excellent knowledge of medical, long-term care and hospital terminology
Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
Perfect physical condition and stamina
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate and able to handle stressful situations in a positive and professional manner
Current & active LPN or RN license is required

If you are interested in working in Long Term Care and are a caring, compassionate nurse that can make a difference in the lives of senior adults, then we would be interested in meeting you.

Requires current LPN or RN license in GA - and a Great Customer Service attitude with a focus on Loving & Caring for Senior Adults.

Great work environment, excellent pay, great benefits, and matching 401k.

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Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

EMR Used:
Not listed / Other

Environment:
Inpatient

Completed license needed:
Upon starting work

Uniform:
Nurses wear own scrubs

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No

Work Remotely
No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
Long term care
Nursing home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:
Associate (Preferred)

Experience:
general nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
Long Term Care/skilled nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
Hospital: 1 year (Preferred)
home health care: 1 year (Preferred)
Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:
English (Required)

Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Athens, GA 30606 (Required)

Work Location: In person