Charge Nurse - LVN or RN
About The Position
The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) leads quality care and supports resident well-being in a dynamic care environment. The role requires trustworthiness, consistent attendance, effective multitasking, and a professional, cooperative demeanor when collaborating with others to provide exceptional resident care. The Charge Nurse provides guidance to Nurse Aides, administers medications and treatments, implements resident care plans in accordance with company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders, and ensures accurate transcription of physician orders. The role also includes maintaining timely resident-care documentation and nursing assessments, participating in shift reports, educating support staff on nursing procedures and residents’ care needs, promoting workplace safety, and arranging replacement staff when staffing shortages arise.
Requirements
- Hold an RN or LVN license in good standing.
- Demonstrate excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Possess strong communication skills and the ability to organize workflows effectively.
- Respond efficiently to emergencies and pay attention to detail.
- Be trustworthy, consistent in attendance, able to multitask, and professional and cooperative when working with others.
Responsibilities
- Guide Nurse Aides to ensure residents receive appropriate care.
- Safely administer resident medications as prescribed.
- Implement resident care plans in compliance with company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders.
- Provide treatments as required to support resident health and comfort.
- Transcribe physician orders accurately and promptly.
- 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 about residents’ care needs.
- Promote a safe working environment by following infection-control and body-mechanics procedures.
- Respond to 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
