$3,000 Sign On Bonus!! Charge Nurse - LVN/ RN at Gilmer

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Gilmer, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with nursing standards, regulations, and direction from the Director of Nursing. The role also leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering direct resident care and support functions. The position is at Focused Care at Gilmer in Gilmer, Texas. A $3,000 sign-on bonus opportunity is available; ask for details.

Requirements

Current LVN or RN license.
CPR certification.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out verbal or written instructions in English.
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to be flexible and positive amid intermittent interruptions.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct nursing functions for patients in the unit to provide the best possible nursing care.
Make nursing assignments appropriate to employees' skill levels and maintain acceptable standards of patient care.
Identify problems and guide personnel toward solutions while supporting their growth and job satisfaction.
Implement physicians' orders accurately and promptly.
Support and enforce infection-control policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and a professional approach, and cooperate with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Obtain and document a comprehensive nursing history from the patient or significant other.
Perform basic patient assessments, record vital signs, note changes, and pursue further investigation as needed.
Assess changes in patient condition and notify the physician and other appropriate parties.
Develop care plans before the end of duty time that communicate sufficient information to incoming personnel, and use care plans to provide safe and therapeutic care.
Follow established standards, policies, and procedures and accept accountability for assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
Communicate with patients, families, and other members of the health care team to carry out care-plan goals.
Perform technical skills required for the care provided in the unit and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
Seek guidance when encountering nursing procedures or responsibilities that have not been mastered.
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests; use tactful communication in sensitive situations.
Follow appropriate workplace behavior and dress-code requirements.
Use electronic medical record charting through PointClickCare.