Charge Nurse (RN/LVN) - Resident Care Leader

OPCO Skilled Management; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

San Juan Care Center seeks a Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) to lead resident care, develop the plan of care with physicians, and directly supervise nursing staff to uphold safety and quality of care.

This PRN position supports patient needs, participates in rounds with physicians, documents changes in condition, and ensures compliance with state, federal and local guidelines. Benefits include 401(k), dental, health, life and vision insurance.

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.

Education

RN/LVN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

San Juan Care Center seeks a Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) to lead resident care, develop the plan of care with physicians, and directly supervise nursing staff to uphold safety and quality of care.

This PRN position supports patient needs, participates in rounds with physicians, documents changes in condition, and ensures compliance with state, federal and local guidelines. Benefits include 401(k), dental, health, life and vision insurance.