Charge Nurse RN: Patient Care Leader on Site

OPCO Skilled Management; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an LVN/LPN nurse manager to provide nursing care within scope of practice, meeting patients' needs under physician orders and policy.

Key duties include charting, narcotic counting and restraint reduction, documenting changes in patient conditions, and participating in physician rounds.

This role emphasizes compliant care, equal employment opportunity, and adherence to state and local guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN 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.

Skills

Nursing management

BLS/CPR certification

Patient care coordination

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an LVN/LPN nurse manager to provide nursing care within scope of practice, meeting patients' needs under physician orders and policy.

Key duties include charting, narcotic counting and restraint reduction, documenting changes in patient conditions, and participating in physician rounds.

This role emphasizes compliant care, equal employment opportunity, and adherence to state and local guidelines.