Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Devine Health and Rehabilitation•Devine, TX

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) leads quality resident care and supports resident well-being. The role requires trustworthiness, consistent attendance, effective multitasking in a dynamic environment, and a professional, cooperative demeanor when collaborating with others and providing care. The Charge Nurse guides Nurse Aides, administers medications, implements resident care plans according to company policies, federal guidelines, and physician orders, and performs treatments. The position also includes transcribing physician orders, documenting care and completing nursing assessments, participating in shift reports, educating support staff on resident care needs and nursing procedures, maintaining safety and infection-control standards, and arranging replacement staff when staffing shortages occur. This full-time role is open to a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing. Benefits listed for full-time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance; additional insurance coverage; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; immediate 401(k) eligibility; and corporate resources.

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.
Demonstrate trustworthiness, consistent attendance, multitasking ability, and a professional, 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.
Perform 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 about residents’ 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.