LVN Charge Nurse (6a-2p)

HMG Healthcare LLC•Humble, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

HMG Healthcare is hiring an LVN Charge Nurse for Deerbrook Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Humble, Texas. The role involves assessing residents’ needs, developing individual care plans, administering and evaluating nursing care, and supervising Certified Nursing Assistants in delivering care. The nurse also participates in hiring, orienting, monitoring, and training nursing staff, works closely with physicians, administers medications, and maintains accurate treatment documentation. The Charge Nurse supervises the nursing unit and coordinates personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities to support effective resident care. The position is listed for the 6 a.m.–2 p.m. shift.

Requirements

Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
LVN license in good standing.
One year of experience as a nurse.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, maintain confidentiality, and react decisively in emergencies.
Exceptional supervisory skills and a proactive approach to supervising and developing the nursing team.
Ability to provide hands-on training to nursing staff.
Good problem-solving and independent-thinking skills.
Case management skills and comfort with client relations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the nursing unit and coordinate the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Review staffing patterns and nursing-unit census, reassigning personnel when necessary to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
Manage and analyze patient care after admission or readmission, including conducting initial assessments.
Assist in creating and implementing care plans that address individual residents’ needs.
Administer medications and IV therapy; manage gastronomy tubes and provide some wound care.
Monitor residents and communicate changes to physicians.
Ensure appropriate documentation of resident care and maintain medical records.
Troubleshoot and investigate complaints and take necessary action to resolve problems.
Assess resident needs, evaluate nursing care, and supervise CNAs in the delivery of care.
Participate in hiring, orientation, monitoring, and training of nursing staff.