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 within a facility in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policies and procedures, and nursing standards. The role supports the delivery of high-quality nursing care to residents and oversees staff, resident care plans, treatment schedules, documentation, medication administration, 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.
Strong communication and cooperation skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
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 preferred.
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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the day-to-day functions of assigned personnel, ensure policies and procedures are followed, conduct performance appraisals, coach, counsel, and discipline staff, and make recommendations to a supervisor regarding compensation and personnel actions.
Oversee implementation of resident care plans and evaluate resident responses.
Conduct routine rounds during the shift to observe residents, assess whether nursing needs are being met, and ensure staff follow nursing standards, facility policies, and governmental regulations.
Initiate emergency support measures as needed.
Monitor treatment schedules to ensure treatments are provided as scheduled and may perform Treatment Nurse duties.
Complete requisitions and arrange physician-ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services; schedule tests and complete preparations as indicated.
Contribute to the formulation and review of nursing care plans weekly and as needed.
Provide instruction and education to residents and caregivers as necessary.
Encourage residents to be as independent as possible in activities of daily living.
Receive and give shift-change reports to support continuity of care.
Complete accurate, thorough, and timely documentation, including admission records, resident observations and transfer notes, death or discharge summaries, and changes in residents' physical or psychological condition.
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, follow pharmacy refill procedures, and ensure proper administration, counting, storage, control, and charting of medications and supplies.
Coordinate resident care with physicians, including notifying them of changes in resident condition.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Identify resident safety concerns and take appropriate action, including maintaining safety equipment and supplies, checking resident identification and allergy bands, bed and side-rail settings, call lights and equipment, restraints when used, room orderliness, and readiness of emergency equipment.
Perform other related duties as required.