LVN Charge Nurse (2-10p)

HMG Healthcare; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Wage Access via ZayZoon

Paid Vacation

Scholarship Career Advancement through

Job summary

HMG Healthcare in Humble, TX is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to lead and support a nursing unit in a long-term care setting. As Charge Nurse you will assess resident needs, develop care plans, administer meds, and supervise CNAs, collaborating closely with physicians to maintain high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate holds an active LVN license, has at least 1 year of long-term care experience, and demonstrates strong leadership, training, and

Qualifications

• Active LVN license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing unit and coordinate staffing, supplies, and equipment.
• Assess residents and update care plans based on changes.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care as needed.
• Monitor residents and communicate changes to physicians.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of care.
• Address complaints and resolve issues with appropriate actions.

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Leadership & supervision

Medication administration

Documentation & compliance

Education

LVN License

Job description

Are you a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse passionate about long term care and looking for a progressive career in healthcare? Do you want to work with a leader in the rehabilitationarena, specializing in long term care? As a Charge Nurse you will assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the delivery of nursing care. In this role, you will be involved in hiring, orientation and monitoring the nursing staff and training them to do their best while working closely with doctors, administering medications and maintaining accurate documentation of treatment.

Job Responsibilities

As a LVN you will supervise the nursing unit and coordinate the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities. Additional responsibilities include:

• Reviewing staffing patterns and census of nursing units; reassigning personnel when necessary to ensure residents needs and budgetary controls are met
• Managing and analyzing patient care following admission/readmission; conducting initial assessment for newly admitted or readmitted patients
• Assisting in creating and implementing care plans that address individual residents' needs
• Administering medications, IV therapy, gastronomy tube management as well as some wound care
• Monitoring residents and communicating changes to physicians
• Ensuring appropriate documentation of resident care and maintaining medical records to ensure safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents
• Troubleshooting and investigating complaints, taking necessary action to resolve problems as necessary.

Additionally, you must have:

• LVN License, in good standing
• 1 year of experience as a nurse, experience in a long-term care facility preferred
• Ability to organize, prioritize and maintain confidentiality and react decisively in emergencies
• Exceptional supervisory skills, taking a proactive role to supervising and developing nursing team
• Excellent training skills, ability to provide hands-on training to nursing staff
• Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
• Case management skills, comfort with client relations

We equally committed to both our residents and employeesand have created an environment that promotes professional and personal growth. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packagesincluding:

• Early Wage Access via ZayZoon
• Paid Vacation
• Scholarship Career Advancement through HMGU