Charge Nurse RN/LPN - Day Shift, Full-Time Benefits

Gallup Nursing and Rehabilitation; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gallup Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time day shift (6am-6pm) to lead resident care and nursing staff. You will develop plans of care, coordinate with physicians and therapists, and monitor staff to uphold safety standards.

The Charge Nurse role will provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, physician orders and center policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN or RN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is 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 but not limited to 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

RN/LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

nursing management experience

Job description

Gallup Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time day shift (6am-6pm) to lead resident care and nursing staff. You will develop plans of care, coordinate with physicians and therapists, and monitor staff to uphold safety standards.

The Charge Nurse role will provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, physician orders and center policies. Equal opportunity employer.