Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

The Arbors Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center•Rusk, 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, and a professional, cooperative demeanor when collaborating with others. The nurse provides guidance to Nurse Aides, administers medications, implements resident care plans, performs treatments, transcribes physician orders, and maintains resident-care documentation and nursing assessments. The role also supports shift-to-shift communication, educates staff on resident care needs, promotes workplace safety, and responds to staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing.
Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to organize workflows effectively.
Ability to respond efficiently to emergencies and pay attention to detail.
Trustworthiness, consistent attendance, effective multitasking, 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 accordance 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 on resident care needs.
Promote a safe working environment by following infection-control and body-mechanics procedures.
Respond to staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff.