Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Fortress Nursing and Rehabilitation•College Station, TX

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) provides and coordinates resident care in a dynamic environment. The role guides Nurse Aides, administers medications, implements care plans and treatments, transcribes physician orders, documents care and nursing assessments, and supports communication during shift reports. The Charge Nurse also educates support staff on nursing policies and resident care needs, promotes workplace safety through infection-control and body-mechanics procedures, and responds to staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff. The position requires a trustworthy, dependable professional who collaborates effectively, multitasks, communicates well, organizes workflows, responds efficiently to emergencies, and pays close attention to detail. Benefits listed for full-time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance; AD&D, short-term disability, cancer, and critical illness coverage; whole and term life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; immediate 401(k) eligibility; and corporate resources. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on protected grounds.

Requirements

Hold an RN or 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 attention to detail.
Be trustworthy, consistent in attendance, able to multitask, and professional and cooperative when collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to Nurse Aides to ensure appropriate resident care.
Administer resident medications safely and as prescribed.
Implement resident care plans in compliance with company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders.
Deliver treatments as required to support resident health and comfort.
Transcribe physician orders accurately and promptly.
Maintain timely and accurate resident-chart documentation 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.
Address staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff as necessary.