WEEKDAY RN/LVN CHARGE NURSE (70894)

Regency Health Care, Inc.; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN/LVN Charge Nurse to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will ensure the highest quality of care for residents, administering medications, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a skilled nursing facility. If you are passionate about nursing and thrive in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and excel in your career.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited RN/LVN program.
• Active RN/LVN license in Texas is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care and well-being of residents.
• Administer medications and conduct rounds with physicians.
• Oversee aides and complete incident reports.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Nursing Assessment

Education

RN/LVN Program Completion

Job description

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Job Details

Job Location: Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Elgin, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 2pm-10pm Shift

Job Category: Nurse

Description

Primary Responsibilities

The RN/LVN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

Essential Functions:

• During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed
• Administers medications as prescribed
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
• Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
• Oversees and monitors aides
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
• Discharge residents per facility policy
• Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
• Communicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition
• Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements:

• Has completed an RN/LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Licensing Requirements:

• Must be an active Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care