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LPN (Charge Nurse)
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What they do
A Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses. Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answers questions regarding protocol. Directs admission, discharge and general flow of patients.
$72,944 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the day-to-day CNA services for assigned unit to assure that care is being rendered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Provide licensed nursing care to residents on assigned unit in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care.