Charge Nurse 6A – Lead Care, Full Benefits

OPCO Skilled Management; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Highland Pines is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility. We are looking for FANTASTIC people like you to join our TEAM!

The Charge Nurse will provide nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines. Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state; BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one; experience in nursing management preferred but not

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

BLS/CPR certified

Nursing management

Education

LVN/LPN license

Job description

Highland Pines is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility. We are looking for FANTASTIC people like you to join our TEAM!

The Charge Nurse will provide nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines. Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state; BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one; experience in nursing management preferred but not