Lead Charge Nurse - Long-Term Care

Viridian Wellness & Rehabilitation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Viridian Wellness & Rehabilitation in Arlington, TX seeks a Charge Nurse (LVN/LPN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, orders, and policies. This is a full-time on-site role with a rotating 6P-6A schedule at a long-term care facility.

Requirements include an active LVN/LPN license in Texas and BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain). Prior nursing management is preferred but not mandatory, and benefits are provided for

Qualifications

• Must hold active LVN/LPN license in Texas.
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Nursing management experience 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 changes in patient conditions including nutrition, infections, weight loss or 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 room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Active LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience (favored

Job description

Viridian Wellness & Rehabilitation in Arlington, TX seeks a Charge Nurse (LVN/LPN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, orders, and policies. This is a full-time on-site role with a rotating 6P-6A schedule at a long-term care facility.

Requirements include an active LVN/LPN license in Texas and BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain). Prior nursing management is preferred but not mandatory, and benefits are provided for