CHARGE NURSE - RN/LVN

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Smithville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to ensure the highest quality of care for residents. This role involves overseeing patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance residents' well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and a passion for patient care. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the lives of others in a skilled nursing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding field.

Qualifications

• Completion of an LVN or RN program at an accredited institution.
• Active Texas LVN or RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care and well-being of residents.
• Administer medications and document resident conditions.
• Oversee aides and implement care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Education

LVN or RN program completion

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Primary Responsibilities

The LVN/RN 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.

Job Details

• Job Location: Towers Nursing Home - Smithville, TX
• Position Type: PRN
• Job Category: Nurse

Description

Primary Responsibilities

The LVN/RN 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, assess, 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 LVN or RN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Licensing Requirements

• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered 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 necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Action	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently
Lifting - 1-25 lbs	X
Lifting - 25-50 lbs	X
Lifting - 50+ lbs	X
Carrying - 1-25 lbs	X
Carrying - 25-50 lbs	X
Carrying - 50+ lbs	X
Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs	X
Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs	X
Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs	X
Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs	X
Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs	X
Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs	X
Standing	X
Sitting	X
Walking	X
Speaking	X
Driving	X
Balancing/Climbing	X
Stooping/Kneeling	X
Crouching/Crawling	X
Reaching	X
Hearing/Listening	X
Seeing	X
Turning/Twisting/Leaning	X

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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