LVN Charge Nurse 10p-6a

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

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a nurse supervisor responsible for overseeing nursing staff and ensuring patient care meets professional standards. The role coordinates care delivery in alignment with physician orders, center policies, and applicable guidelines.

The position requires active nursing licensure in the state and prefers at least one year of prior nursing management experience, with opportunities to contribute to QA processes and quality improvement initiatives within the facility.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LPN/LVN in state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing personnel to deliver care.
• Coordinates care delivery within scope of practice.
• Adheres to professional standards through physician orders, center policies, and local guidelines.
• Notifies departments of patient changes such as room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Locates and uses emergency equipment when necessary.

Job description

Objective

Supervises nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within scope of practice coordinates care delivery, which will ensure that patient’s needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, center policies and procedures, and federal, state and local guidelines.

Principal Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the HCR Infection Control Manual.
• Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Q.A.A.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Practice Guide Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Locates and uses emergency equipment when necessary.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LPN/LVN in state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred.