What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN/RN Charge Nurse position at PartTime Pro?

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*Pecan Bayou is seeking to add an experienced RN or LVN to join our HMG team!*

_*$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS****_
_*Night shift *_

Are you a dedicated Nurse passionate about long term care and looking for a progressive career in healthcare? Do you want to work with a *leader in the rehabilitation *arena, *specializing in long term care*? As a Charge Nurse you will assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the delivery of nursing care. In this role, you will be involved in hiring, orientation and monitoring the nursing staff and training them to do their best while working closely with doctors, administering medications and maintaining accurate documentation of treatment.

*Job Responsibilities*

You will supervise the nursing unit and coordinate the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities. Additional responsibilities include:

Reviewing staffing patterns and census of nursing units; reassigning personnel when necessary to ensure residents needs and budgetary controls are met
Managing and analyzing patient care following admission/readmission; conducting initial assessment for newly admitted or readmitted patients
Assisting in creating and implementing care plans that address individual residents' needs
Administering medications, IV therapy, gastronomy tube management as well as some wound care
Monitoring residents and communicating changes to physicians
Ensuring appropriate documentation of resident care and maintaining medical records to ensure safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents
Troubleshooting and investigating complaints, taking necessary action to resolve problems as necessary

The qualified RN will have a degree in nursing from an accredited Nursing program. Additionally, you must have:

RN or LVN License, in good standing
1 year of experience as a nurse, experience in a long-term care facility preferred
Effective communication skills
Ability to organize, prioritize and maintain confidentiality and react decisively in emergencies
Exceptional supervisory skills, taking a proactive role to supervising and developing nursing team
Excellent training skills, ability to provide hands-on training to nursing staff
Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
Case management skills, comfort with client relations

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Medical Specialty