CHARGE NURSE RN/LVN (72737)

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bastrop, TX, is seeking a dedicated RN/LVN Charge Nurse for full-time overnight shifts. The role involves ensuring quality care for residents, administering medications, and overseeing aides. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited RN/LVN program and possess a valid Texas nursing license. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is offered for new hires in this position.

Benefits

$4,000 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be an active Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition.
• Administer medications and implement care plans.
• Oversee aides and complete incident reports.

Skills

Communication

Education

RN/LVN program

Job description

Job Details

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

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 6pm - 6am Shift

Job Category: Nurse

Description

$4,000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time Overnight Shift New Hires

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

Licensing Requirements

• Must be an active Registered Nurse or 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 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