Night Shift Charge Nurse (RN/LPN) 6pm-6am - Full Benefits

OPCO Skilled Management; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for full-time day-to-day resident care and supervision of nursing staff. The RN will develop plans of care in collaboration with physicians and therapists, and oversee safety compliance for staff and residents.

The Charge Nurse will provide nursing care within scope of practice, coordinate care with the center's guidelines, and ensure patient needs are met per policy and regulations.

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

RN/LVN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience (pref)

Job description

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for full-time day-to-day resident care and supervision of nursing staff. The RN will develop plans of care in collaboration with physicians and therapists, and oversee safety compliance for staff and residents.

The Charge Nurse will provide nursing care within scope of practice, coordinate care with the center's guidelines, and ensure patient needs are met per policy and regulations.