Charge Nurse - LVN

Long Beach Healthcare Center•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Charge Nurse - LVN/LPN supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of a facility or unit in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policies and procedures, and nursing standards. The role supports the highest quality of nursing care for residents by overseeing personnel, resident care, treatment schedules, medication practices, documentation, and resident safety.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or graduation from an approved LVN program.
LPN/LVN license required.
Align with the organization’s mission and values and deliver high-quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity.
Ability to interact professionally with residents, families, staff, and the public, and handle challenging situations respectfully.
Understanding of and adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Effective teamwork, communication, and cooperation skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow instructions, accept feedback, and function well in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Valid Adult Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
One to three years of direct patient care experience, preferably in an acute or long-term care setting and involving nursing care for multiple residents.
Previous Charge Nurse or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise day-to-day functions of assigned personnel, ensure policies and procedures are followed, conduct staff performance appraisals, coach, counsel, and discipline staff, and make recommendations to a supervisor regarding staffing and personnel decisions.
Oversee implementation of resident care plans and evaluate residents’ responses.
Conduct routine rounds during the shift to observe residents, assess whether nursing needs are being met, and ensure nursing personnel perform assignments according to standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Initiate emergency support measures as needed.
Monitor treatment schedules to ensure treatments are provided as scheduled and, when necessary, perform Treatment Nurse duties.
Complete requisitions and arrange physician-ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services; schedule tests and complete preparations as indicated.
Contribute to formulation and review of nursing care plans weekly and as needed.
Provide resident and caregiver instruction and education as necessary.
Encourage residents to be as independent as possible in activities of daily living.
Receive and give change-of-shift reports to support continuity of care.
Complete accurate, thorough, and timely documentation, including admission records, routine observations and transfer notes, death and discharge summaries, and changes in residents’ physical or psychological conditions.
Monitor staff recordkeeping for accuracy, thoroughness, completeness, and timeliness.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications in accordance with regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Order medications for admissions and new orders and follow pharmacy refill procedures; follow procedures for administering and counting narcotics; ensure medication and supply administration, storage, control, and charting requirements are met.
Coordinate resident care with physicians, including notifying them of changes in condition, and make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Identify resident safety concerns and take appropriate steps to maintain a safe environment, including checking identification and allergy bands, bed and side-rail settings, access to call lights and equipment, proper restraint maintenance when applicable, room orderliness, emergency equipment readiness, and timely responses to emergencies.
Perform other related duties as required; management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities.