Night Shift Charge Nurse (RN/LVN) - Lead Care Team

OPCO Skilled Management; Albuquerque (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 Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice, develop and implement plans of care, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing assistants. The RN will monitor staff to uphold safety regulations.

This full-time role requires a current LVN/LPN or RN license, BLS/CPR certification, and a willingness to obtain if needed. Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

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 License

BLS/CPR

Nursing management

Job description

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice, develop and implement plans of care, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing assistants. The RN will monitor staff to uphold safety regulations.

This full-time role requires a current LVN/LPN or RN license, BLS/CPR certification, and a willingness to obtain if needed. Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.