Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Dogwood Trails Manor•Woodville, TX

13h

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) provides resident care and supports resident well-being while guiding nursing aides and coordinating care during the shift. The role requires reliability, consistent attendance, effective multitasking, and a professional, cooperative approach to working with others. The Charge Nurse administers medications and treatments, implements resident care plans in accordance with company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders, and maintains timely, accurate documentation and nursing assessments. The role also supports communication and continuity of care through shift reports, staff education, infection-control and body-mechanics practices, and responses to staffing shortages. 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.

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 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.
Administer resident medications safely and 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 support staff about residents’ care needs.
Promote workplace safety by following infection-control and body-mechanics procedures.
Respond to staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff as necessary.