Charge Nurse - LVN/RN at Cedar Bayou

Paycom - ATS; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Health Plans

Vision

Dental

Generous PTO

DailyPay Available

Holidays

Job summary

Focused Post Acute Care Partners FPACP in Baytown, Texas is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide nursing care per physician orders and standards. You will lead licensed and non-professional staff, ensure patient safety, and supervise day-to-day nursing functions while adhering to infection-control policies.

The role requires an LVN/RN license, CPR certification, and strong English communication. You will document patient histories, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with the health care team to

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions in English.
• Strong communication with patients and care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as prescribed by physician and in line with nursing standards.
• Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in resident care.
• Plan, organize, and direct nursing functions to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Assign tasks based on staff skill levels and staffing needs.
• Maintain infection-control policies and professional confidentiality.
• Document accurate nursing history and vital signs; notify physicians of changes.

Skills

CPR certification

English communication

Instruction following

Education

RN license

Job description

Focused Post Acute Care Partners FPACP is a dynamic company with an expectation of excellence in the delivery of long-term care to every patient every day. We are looking for a Charge Nurse to join our great team!At FPACP, we take pride in our culture and ROCKIN recognition program ROCKStar (Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness). This program is used across the organization for team members, residents, family members, volunteers, and business partners. The gamification component is a fun and competitive way team members level up monthly, getting one step closer to attending the annual FPACP Gala. Apply to find out more and become our next ROCKStar.POSITION SUMMARY:To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices, regulations and directed by the Director of Nursing. To lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.QUALIFICATIONS:Must have a current LVN/RN licenseCPR certification requiredAbility to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in EnglishAbility to complete assignments in a timely mannerAbility to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptionsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Current LVN license.To ensure resident safety.Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the unitMakes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employeesMaintains acceptable standards of patient careIdentifies problems and guides personnel to their solutionCreates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnelAccurately and promptly implements physicians ordersSupports and enforces infection-control policies and proceduresMaintains a professional approach with confidentialityCooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitorsObtains and documents nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of the present condition and prior problemsPerforms basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathologyRecords vital signs notes changes and pursues more-specific investigation as neededAssesses for and notifies physician and other appropriate parties of changes in conditionUses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patientUses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patientsConsistently follows established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing careAccepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnelCommunicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care planPerforms competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given in that unitResponds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situationsSupports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and proceduresSeeks guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been masteredPromotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guestsUses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situationsUse appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all timesUtilize electronic medical record charting; point click carePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationsAA/EEO/M/F/D/VWe offer great benefits to our valued team members!Excellent compensation ~ 6 Holidays ~ Life Insurance- Short Term and Long Term DisabilityHealth PlansVisionDentalGenerous PTODailyPay AvailableMuch More#HP