Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Silver Tree Nursing & Rehabilitation•Schertz, TX

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) provides leadership and resident care in a dynamic environment. The role calls for a trustworthy, reliable professional with consistent attendance, the ability to multitask, and a cooperative demeanor when working with others. The Charge Nurse guides Nurse Aides, administers medications, implements care plans, performs treatments, transcribes physician orders, and documents care and nursing assessments. The role also supports communication through shift reports, educates support staff on resident care policies and procedures, promotes safety and infection control, and addresses staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff.

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, reliable, consistent in attendance, able to multitask, and professional and cooperative.

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.
Respond to staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff as necessary.