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Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care
RN Charge Nurse
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What they do
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.
$61,140 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS 1
- Hold a current state license as a, RN. 2
- Basic knowledge of state licensing requirements 3
- Be efficient and exercise good time management and judgment skills 4
- Must be able to pass a random drug screening 5
- Current TB test, health screening & finger printing as required by state licensing 6
- Negative criminal background record 7
- Ongoing compliance with company policies
PRIORITIES 1
- Help management maintain a 100% occupied building by providing excellent care and customer service to residents and their families. Help develop internal policies and systems to assist with resident care and medication delivery. 2
- Complete initial, change of condition and routine assessments making sure that the care plans are developed with staff and management input so the needs of the residents are being met. 3
- Audit weekly that all medications are managed in accordance with physician orders and licensing guidelines.
- Completed physical assessments of residents to assure there is no skin breakdown. 5
- Help in the coordination of resident care services by training staff through delegation and in-service. This may also require liaising with home health and hospice agencies. 6
- Be a resource to management and staff by being available to answer questions regarding resident care. 7
- Communicate with Dr.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40.00- $47.