A Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses. Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answers questions regarding protocol. Directs admission, discharge and general flow of patients.
Charge Nurse 10P-6A Cedar Lake Wellness & Rehab 1611 West Royall Boulevard, Malakoff, TX 75148
Full-time Full-time Job Type:
Full Time Benefits 401(k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Your Job Come grab your stethoscopes and prepare to care! The Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) will provide nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient's needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines. Come join our family today! We offer on the spot interviews at 1611 West Royall Boulevard, Malakoff , TX or call ahead at (903) 489-1702 to schedule a face to face interview!
QUALIFICATIONS
Current LVN/LPN or RN license in practicing state. Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one. Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting. Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction. Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes. Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs. Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges. Makes rounds with physicians when necessary. Cedar Lake Wellness and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #CedarLakeZZ
