LVN Baylor (Thursday-Friday 6:00am-10:00pm)
About The Position
The charge nurse provides direct nursing care to residents in a 24 hour operation and delegates and supervises the care provided by nursing assistants. Administers medications, performs treatments and procedures, obtains specimens as needed, and completes documentation as required. Regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion in assisting in the daily operation of the nursing department in accordance with current nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and/or Administrator to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
Requirements
- Licensed Vocational Nurse with a current State of Texas license.
- Must be able to read regulations and write clearly.
- Must be able to communicate in courteous, friendly manner.
- Must be able to evaluate and make decisions in emergency situations such as fire, tornado, and other disasters.
- Must be capable of functioning independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
- Posses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members visitors, governmental agencies/personnel and the general public in all circumstances.
- Must report for duty at the scheduled time
- Ability to effectively manage and direct subordinates.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care to residents in a 24 hour operation
- Delegates and supervises the care provided by nursing assistants
- Administers medications
- Performs treatments and procedures
- Obtains specimens as needed
- Completes documentation as required
- Assists in the daily operation of the nursing department
- Maintains quality resident care
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
- Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403B Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount Meal Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
