Charge Nurse RN or LVN

La Vida Buena Healthcare; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

La Vida Buena Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) for our Long-Term Care facility in Las Vegas, NM. You will oversee nursing staff, ensure quality patient care, and collaborate with physicians to maintain regulatory compliance while mentoring team members.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, managing medications, documenting care plans, and promoting a spirit of excellence in resident care and family communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LVN or RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing functions and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents with proper documentation.
• Coordinate shift assignments and mentor nursing staff on the unit.
• Administer medications and transcribe physician orders as permitted.
• Ensure timely reporting of incidents and maintain high-quality resident care.

Skills

RN/LVN license

Nursing supervision

Patient care

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Benefits available for Full Time employee's

Job type: Full Time

Shifts: 6AM-6PM and 6PM-6AM

Your Job:

Glenview Wellness is is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility.

We are looking for FANTASTIC people likeYOUto join our TEAM!

What does success in Long-Term Care look like?

YOU!

We recognize that our five star rating comes from our driven and engage workforce!

We serve our Residents daily with a Spirit of Excellence which is how ensure the highest quality outcomes!

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Vision insurance

Summary

The Licensed Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements. Operates within the scope of practice defined by the state Nurse Practice Act. Responsible for resident care and direction of nursing care during assigned shift; includes staff assignments, mentoring and educating nursing personnel, working with physicians and other medical professionals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with Company, State, Federal and local rules, regulations, and guidelines.


• Admit, transfer and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.


• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.


• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as scheduled.


• Ensures delivery of high-quality, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction during shift.


• Serves as a resource to all staff within the facility regarding the quality of services provided.


• Ability to administer medications and treatment timely and according to facility policy; Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act.


• Effectively manages nursing personnel on shift to limit use of overtime and agency personnel.


• Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to unit standards of care and goals.


• Conducts unit huddles to promote communication programs and provides updates to DON.


• Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.


• Coordinates shift assignments, resident assignments, rest and meal break for Certified Nurse's Aides.


• Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices, and preferences.


• Assumes nursing administrative responsibilities of the center for weekend and holiday coverage as requested.


• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of residents.


• Ensures timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the resident's plan of care.


• Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according the company process.


• Ensures that physician orders are followed as prescribed.


• Effectively carries out medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance with company policy.


• Ensures that resident's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident's health condition.


• Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents, accidents, and adverse events to Administrator and Director of Nursing. Ensures that resident's accident/incident, adverse event and grievances/concerns are fully documented, investigated, reported and addressed in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Federal/State rules and regulations.


• Investigates resident/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution.


• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual.


• Evaluates the effectiveness of the care interventions, identifies problems and trends and develops alternative interventions.


• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Vocational program and licensed in the state of practice, required.


• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.


• Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state).

La Vida Buena Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.