Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Cottonwood Nursing & Rehabilitation•Denton, 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. The Charge Nurse provides guidance to Nurse Aides, administers medications, implements resident care plans, performs treatments, transcribes physician orders, documents care and assessments, and supports communication and continuity during shift reports. The role also includes educating support staff on resident care needs, maintaining safety and infection-control standards, and arranging replacement staff when staffing shortages arise.

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.
Be trustworthy, consistent in attendance, able to multitask, and professional and cooperative when collaborating.

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 ensure communication and continuity of care.
Implement nursing policies and procedures and educate staff about residents’ care needs.
Promote workplace safety by following infection-control and body-mechanics procedures.
Address staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff as necessary.