Day Shift Charge Nurse: Lead Patient Care in LTC

OPCO Skilled Management; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Highland Pines is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, orders, and policies.

The ideal candidate holds a current LVN/LPN license, maintains BLS/CPR certification, and brings experience in nursing management or a willingness to develop leadership skills. This role supports a long-term care facility committed to quality care.

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 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.
• Documents and notifies applicable departments of patient room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN in practicing state

Job description

Highland Pines is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, orders, and policies.

The ideal candidate holds a current LVN/LPN license, maintains BLS/CPR certification, and brings experience in nursing management or a willingness to develop leadership skills. This role supports a long-term care facility committed to quality care.