Charge Nurse (RN/LVN) - Lead Care & Med Admin + Benefits

Kenedy Health; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer Coverage

Critical Illness Coverage

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Immediate Eligibility

Corporate Resources

Job summary

Kenedy Health is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) to lead nursing teams and oversee resident care on-site. The role emphasizes safe medication administration, accurate charting, and adherence to physician orders, with collaboration across shifts.

You will guide nurse aides, implement care plans, perform treatments, and ensure a safe, compliant environment while addressing staffing needs and maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• RN or LVN license in good standing.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and ability to organize workflows effectively.
• Responds efficiently to emergencies and pays attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Direct Care Teams: Provide guidance to Nurse Aides to ensure appropriate care for residents.
• Administer medications safely and as prescribed.
• Implement care plans in line with policies, guidelines, and physician orders.
• Perform treatments to maintain resident health and comfort.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and promptly.
• Document resident care in charts and complete nursing assessments.
• Collaborate during shift reports to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate staff on nursing policies and residents’ care needs.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards on the unit.
• Address staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff as needed.

Skills

RN or LVN license in good standing

Technical assessment and documentation

Strong communication skills

Organize workflows

Emergency response

Job description

Kenedy Health is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) to lead nursing teams and oversee resident care on-site. The role emphasizes safe medication administration, accurate charting, and adherence to physician orders, with collaboration across shifts.

You will guide nurse aides, implement care plans, perform treatments, and ensure a safe, compliant environment while addressing staffing needs and maintaining high standards of care.