RN/LVN Charge Nurse - 12 Hour Shifts

Primary Responsibilities

LVNs and RNs partner closely with CNAs and CMAs to ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Charge Nurses must have strong communication skills as they work closely with family members and doctors to discuss the needs and any change in the condition of the residents.

Essential Functions

• During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed
• Administers medications as prescribed
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
• Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
• Oversees and monitors aides
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
• Discharge residents per facility policy
• Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
• Communicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition
• Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Must be able to work 12 hour shifts

Educational/Training Requirements

• Must have completed an RN or LVN program at an accredited vocational schools, college, or university

Licensing Requirements

• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.