Charge Nurse - LVN or RN
About The Position
The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) provides resident care and supports resident well-being in a dynamic care environment. The role guides Nurse Aides, administers medications, implements resident care plans, performs treatments, transcribes physician orders, and maintains accurate resident documentation and nursing assessments. The Charge Nurse also participates in shift reports, educates support staff on resident care needs and nursing procedures, promotes a safe work environment, and helps address staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff as needed. The position calls for a trustworthy, reliable professional with consistent attendance, the ability to multitask, and a cooperative demeanor when working with others. The role requires an RN or LVN license in good standing, strong technical, assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to respond efficiently to emergencies and attend to detail.
Requirements
- Hold a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing.
- Demonstrate excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Have strong communication skills and the ability to organize workflows effectively.
- Respond efficiently to emergencies and pay close attention to detail.
- Be trustworthy, reliable in attendance, able to multitask, and professional and cooperative when collaborating with others.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to Nurse Aides to ensure residents receive appropriate care.
- Safely administer resident medications as prescribed.
- Implement resident care plans in accordance with company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders.
- Provide treatments as required to support residents’ health and comfort.
- Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in resident charts and complete required nursing assessments.
- Participate in shift reports to support communication and continuity of care.
- Implement nursing policies and procedures and educate staff on residents’ care needs.
- Promote workplace safety by following infection-control and body-mechanics procedures.
- Address staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff as necessary.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- AD&D, short-term disability, cancer, critical illness, and other coverage.
- Whole and term life insurance policies.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Paid time off.
- Immediate 401(k) eligibility.
- Corporate resources and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
