Day Shift Charge Nurse (RN/LPN) – Lead Patient Care

OPCO Skilled Management; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to lead resident care and supervise nursing staff in Gallup, NM. Develop and monitor care plans in collaboration with physicians and therapists, ensuring safety and quality of care.

The Charge Nurse (RN or LPN) role provides nursing care within scope of practice and adheres to standards, physician orders, and local guidelines to meet patient needs.

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 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

RN/LVN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience

Education

RN/LPN license

Job description

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to lead resident care and supervise nursing staff in Gallup, NM. Develop and monitor care plans in collaboration with physicians and therapists, ensuring safety and quality of care.

The Charge Nurse (RN or LPN) role provides nursing care within scope of practice and adheres to standards, physician orders, and local guidelines to meet patient needs.