CHARGE NURSE - RN/LVN

Regency Health Care, Inc.; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to join their team. In this vital role, you will oversee the quality of care for residents, ensuring their physical and psychological well-being. You will be responsible for administering medications, conducting rounds with physicians, and implementing care plans tailored to each resident's needs. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an RN/LVN program at an accredited institution.
• Active RN/LVN license in Texas is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care for residents based on assessments and care plans.
• Administer medications and document resident conditions.
• Oversee aides and communicate with residents' contacts.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Nursing Assessment

Communication Skills

Incident Reporting

Education

RN/LVN program

Job description

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Job Location: Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Bastrop, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Nurse

Description

Primary Responsibilities:

The RN/LVN Charge Nurse will assist in 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.

Essential Functions

• During rounds observes, assesses, 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.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements:

• Has completed an RN/LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Licensing Requirements:

• Must be an active Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational 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 necessarily all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of