Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Crane Nursing & Rehab•Crane, TX

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) leads quality care and supports resident well-being. The role involves guiding Nurse Aides, administering medications, implementing resident care plans, performing treatments, transcribing physician orders, and documenting resident care and nursing assessments. The Charge Nurse participates in shift reports, educates support staff on resident care needs, promotes safety through infection-control and body-mechanics procedures, and responds to staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff. The position requires reliability, consistent attendance, multitasking, and a professional, cooperative demeanor.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing.
Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to organize workflows effectively.
Ability to respond efficiently to emergencies and pay attention to detail.
Trustworthiness, consistent attendance, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
Professional and 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.
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 residents’ care needs.
Promote a safe working environment by following infection-control and body-mechanics procedures.
Address staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff as necessary.