Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Cottonwood Nursing & Rehabilitation•Denton, TX

About The Position

The Charge Nurse – LVN or RN leads quality care and supports resident well-being. The role requires trustworthiness, consistent attendance, effective multitasking in a dynamic environment, and a professional, cooperative demeanor when collaborating with others and caring for residents. The Charge Nurse directs Nurse Aides, administers medications, implements resident care plans in accordance with company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders, and performs required treatments. The role also includes transcribing physician orders, documenting resident care and completing nursing assessments, participating in shift reports, educating support staff on resident care needs and nursing procedures, maintaining safety and infection-control standards, and addressing staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff. Full-time benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; AD&D, short-term disability, cancer, critical illness, and other coverage; whole and term life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and immediate 401(k) eligibility. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on protected grounds.

Requirements

Be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 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.
Pay attention to detail in all tasks.
Demonstrate trustworthiness, consistent attendance, effective multitasking, and a professional, cooperative demeanor.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to Nurse Aides to ensure appropriate resident care.
Safely administer resident medications as prescribed.
Implement resident care plans in compliance with company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders.
Perform treatments as required to support resident 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 a safe working environment by following infection-control and body-mechanics procedures.
Respond to staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff as necessary.