Rotating-Shift Charge Nurse - Long-Term Care

Viridian Wellness & Rehabilitation; Arlington (TX); 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

The Charge Nurse at Viridian Wellness and Rehab provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines. We seek fantastic people to join our team.

Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state and BLS/CPR certification are required; nursing management experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN 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 nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or 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

BLS/CPR certification

Education

LVN/LPN license

Job description

The Charge Nurse at Viridian Wellness and Rehab provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines. We seek fantastic people to join our team.

Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state and BLS/CPR certification are required; nursing management experience is preferred but not required.