Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Brentwood Terrace CSNHC•Paris, TX

19d

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) provides and coordinates resident care in a dynamic care environment. The role requires reliability, consistent attendance, multitasking ability, and a professional, cooperative demeanor. The Charge Nurse guides Nurse Aides, administers medications, implements care plans and treatments, transcribes physician orders, and maintains resident documentation and nursing assessments. The position also supports communication and continuity of care through shift reports, educates support staff on resident care needs and nursing procedures, promotes workplace safety, and addresses staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff.

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.
Be trustworthy, reliable 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 accordance with company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders.
Deliver 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 resident 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.