Charge Nurse

JOB TYPE : PRN

BENEFITS

• 401(k)

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Vision Insurance

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) 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. We are also accepting new nurses and multi licenses! Apply today for consideration!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current LVN/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.

Fort Worth 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.