LVN/RN Charge Nurse - MNRC Full Time (shift varies)

Summary

Provides charge nurse duties in direct patient care in the Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation department. Charge nurse will be in charge of monitoring the direct duties of the nursing assistants and medication aides. Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other staff about patients’ clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in conditions or response to treatment.

Charge Nurse Duties

• Provide thorough report on resident conditions and new orders to following shift
• Recognize and assess changes in condition of residents and report as necessary
• Communicate with physicians when needed and obtain orders when necessary
• Maintain the highest quality of functioning in all residents
• Assess residents monthly as required
• Provide quality care in all treatments provided while maintaining residents’ dignity and rights
• Follow all medication administration rights and order medications as delegated
• All patches, injections, HHN tx are administered by the licensed charge nurse
• Charge nurse will supervise aides/med aides daily in their duties and resident care by rounding, delegation, and follow up
• Assist outside departments with resident care including but not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, lab, radiology etc.
• Charge nurse must be knowledgeable in the care plan of all residents and update as necessary
• Maintain active relationships with both residents and family members
• Maintain all education required by regulations and licensure
• Participate in quality teams/projects as assigned
• Charge nurse must be knowledgeable of all nursing home policies and procedures

Experience Requirements

Six months nursing experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Licenses / Certifications Required

• Current Texas LVN or RN license
• Current CPR certification

Miscellaneous

Must remain knowledgeable in the rules and regulations set forth by the state of TX for long term care

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Texas County and District Retirement System at 170% match!!
• Eligibility to contribute to a 457(b) retirement plan