Charge Nurse - LVN/RN at Clarksville

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Mabry, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Care at Clarksville, part of Focused Post Acute Care Partners (FPACP), is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by physicians, in accordance with nursing practice standards and regulations, and as directed by the Director of Nursing. The Charge Nurse leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering direct resident care and support functions. FPACP describes itself as a dynamic company focused on excellence in long-term care. Its ROCKStar (Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness) program recognizes team members, residents, family members, volunteers, and business partners, with a monthly gamification component and an annual FPACP Gala. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing unit nursing functions; assessing residents and documenting care; implementing physician orders; developing and using care plans; supporting infection-control practices and nursing standards; supervising assigned staff; and communicating with residents, families, and the care team. The position requires the ability to safely perform physical movements including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching, and to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Current LVN or RN license; the qualifications section specifies a current LVN/RN license, and the essential functions also reference a current LVN license.
CPR certification.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out verbal or written instructions in English.
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to be flexible and positive while handling intermittent interruptions.
Ability to safely push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, and reach, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with nursing practice standards, regulations, and direction from the Director of Nursing.
Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in providing resident care and support functions.
Ensure resident safety and plan, organize, and direct nursing functions for patients in the unit.
Make nursing assignments appropriate to employees’ skill levels and maintain acceptable standards of patient care.
Identify problems and guide personnel toward solutions; foster a working climate that supports employee growth and job satisfaction.
Implement physicians’ orders accurately and promptly.
Support and enforce infection-control policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and a professional approach; cooperate and maintain good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Obtain and document a comprehensive nursing history from the patient and/or significant other, including the present condition and prior problems.
Perform basic patient assessments using adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Record vital signs, note changes, and pursue more specific investigation as needed.
Assess for changes in condition and notify the physician and other appropriate parties.
Use assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time, with enough information for incoming personnel to care for the patient.
Use care plans as a basis for safe and therapeutic patient care.
Follow established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care.
Accept accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
Communicate with patients, families, and other health care team members to carry out care-plan goals.
Perform technical skills considered basic to the care provided in the unit and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
Seek guidance when encountering nursing procedures or responsibilities that have not been mastered.
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests; communicate tactfully in sensitive or emotional situations.
Use appropriate workplace behavior, adhere to the dress code, and use electronic medical record charting through PointClickCare.