Charge Nurse RN/LVN PRN

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT•Austin, TX

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking compassionate and professional RN or LVN Charge Nurses to provide residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with resident assessments and care plans, physician orders, facility policies, applicable regulations, and supervisor direction. The position is part-time and located in Austin, Texas. The Charge Nurse monitors residents’ conditions, responds to changes, communicates with physicians and care team members, administers and reconciles medications, and maintains accurate documentation. The role also supports resident-centered care, facility operations, care coordination, staff development, and a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN or RN program.
Up to one year as a Floor or Charge Nurse in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served.
Ability to contribute to and serve as an example of teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and the capability and soft skills to handle difficult residents.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a minimum height of five feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in evacuating residents during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Provide licensed nursing care in accordance with resident care plans, physician orders, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
Monitor resident condition, respond to changes, communicate updates to physicians and care team members, and evaluate resident response to care.
Safely administer, monitor, and reconcile medications, including controlled substances, pharmacy deliveries, and discharge medications.
Complete accurate charting, documentation, audits, and required notifications related to admissions, transfers, discharges, incidents, and resident care.
Support resident-centered care, including dignity, choice, trauma-informed practices, family education, dementia care approaches, and safe transfers or discharges.
Assist with staffing, census accuracy, RAI-related processes, insurance authorizations, billing support, surveys, and department policy compliance.
Promote a clean, safe, and orderly environment by following infection prevention, sanitation, safety equipment, and equipment maintenance procedures.
Participate in care coordination, committee meetings, QAPI efforts, staff education, coaching, and continuing training.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic company-paid life insurance
Long-term disability
Voluntary life insurance for the employee, employee spouse, and employee children
Short-term disability
Cancer coverage
Critical illness coverage
Accidental coverage
Universal life
Daily Pay
Paid time off