Night Shift Charge Nurse (RN/LPN)

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation seeks a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to care for residents and direct nursing staff. The RN will develop plans of care and collaborate with physicians, therapists and aides, while monitoring safety and quality of care on the 6pm-6am shift.

Charge Nurse responsibilities include delivering nursing care within scope, complying with center policies and state/federal guidelines, and guiding staff through ongoing rounds with physicians as needed.

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 but not limited to 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

Nursing management

Resident care

Education

RN or LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation seeks a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to care for residents and direct nursing staff. The RN will develop plans of care and collaborate with physicians, therapists and aides, while monitoring safety and quality of care on the 6pm-6am shift.

Charge Nurse responsibilities include delivering nursing care within scope, complying with center policies and state/federal guidelines, and guiding staff through ongoing rounds with physicians as needed.