Charge Nurse, RN - Registered Nurse

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Rosenberg, TX

19h

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care and clinical leadership to support quality nursing services consistent with accepted standards of practice and physician-directed care. The role oversees patient care activities, coordinates nursing staff assignments, monitors clinical outcomes, and promotes patient safety. The Charge Nurse collaborates with healthcare team members on care plan implementation, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and effective nursing operations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN nursing school.
Current and valid RN nursing license in the appropriate state.
At least one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to lift, move, and transfer patients safely.

Responsibilities

Provide and oversee patient care in accordance with accepted nursing standards and physician-directed treatment plans.
Observe, assess, document, and report patient conditions and changes in accordance with clinical policies and applicable regulations.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments when assigned.
Receive, transcribe, execute, evaluate, and implement physician orders and patient care plans.
Coordinate the availability of equipment and supplies needed to support patient care.
Direct, monitor, and coordinate nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of quality patient care.
Ensure accidents, incidents, and significant changes in patient condition are documented, reported, and communicated to appropriate parties, including attending physicians and responsible family members.
Assist with staff performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary processes in accordance with organizational policies.
Promote compliance with safety standards, infection prevention practices, OSHA requirements, abuse prevention policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Support patient care management systems, serve as a team leader and role model, promote resident safety, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.