Charge Nurse, LVN/LPN- Licensed Vocational Nurse

Cantex Continuing Care Network; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Descripción de la vacante

The Charge Nurse (LVN/LPN) at Cantex Continuing Care Network provides direct patient care and nursing leadership in a long-term care setting. You will oversee care delivery in line with physician orders, nursing standards, and licensure requirements, and coordinate care plans, documentation, and clinical oversight.

Responsibilities include supervising CNAs, maintaining EMR documentation, and promoting patient safety while ensuring quality outcomes.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School with a current and valid LVN/LPN nursing license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsabilidades

• Observe, assess and document patient conditions and changes per clinical policies.
• Maintain EMR documentation related to patient assessments and nursing activities.
• Consult with RNs and Nurse Managers regarding changes in patient condition and clinical needs.
• Receive, transcribe and execute physician orders using approved methods.
• Implement care plans and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Supervise CNAs and monitor delivery of patient care services.
• Document accidents and significant patient events per standards.
• Support staff performance, coaching and counseling as needed.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies and medication carts for patient care.
• Notify attending physicians of significant changes in patient condition.
• Maintain QA logs and proper operation of clinical equipment.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Educación

LVN/LPN license

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Charge Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care and nursing leadership while overseeing the delivery of care in accordance with physician orders, accepted nursing practices, and applicable licensure requirements. This role assesses patient conditions, coordinates care plan implementation, administers medications and treatments, and supports nursing operations through clinical oversight and documentation management. The Charge Nurse (LPN/LVN) also supervises Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), promotes patient safety, and helps ensure quality care outcomes in a long-term care or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report patient conditions and changes in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation related to patient assessments, evaluations, clinical status changes, and nursing care activities.
• Consult with Registered Nurses and Nurse Managers regarding changes in patient condition and clinical needs.
• Receive, transcribe, and execute physician orders using approved communication methods and company procedures.
• Implement care plans and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assign duties to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and monitor delivery of appropriate patient care services.
• Ensure accidents, incidents, and significant patient events are documented and reported in accordance with clinical policies and regulatory standards.
• Function as a team leader and role model while supporting staff performance, coaching, and occasional counseling activities.
• Coordinate the availability and maintenance of equipment, supplies, medication carts, mobile devices, and other resources used in patient care delivery.
• Ensure attending physicians and responsible parties are notified of significant changes in patient condition.
• Maintain quality assurance logs and support proper operation of clinical equipment used in patient care.
• Promote a safe environment, support abuse prevention requirements, ensure patient and resident safety, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School with a current and valid LVN/LPN nursing license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.