Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse

Company: Presbyterian Homes Of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

*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 Atlantas 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 requiredIf 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.**EEO Employer*''Benefit Conditions:* Waiting period may apply* Only full-time employees eligibleCOVID-19 Precaution(s):* Personal protective equipment provided or required* Temperature screenings* Social distancing guidelines in place* Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in placeEMR Used:* Not listed / OtherEnvironment:* InpatientCompleted license needed:* Upon starting workUniform:* Nurses wear own scrubsRelocation Assistance Provided:* NoWork Remotely* NoJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* GeriatricsPhysical Setting:* Long term care* Nursing homeSchedule:* Day shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* 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 personby Jobble

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