Charge Nurse LVN

Charge Nurse

As a Charge Nurse at Sheridan Medical Lodge, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of patient care, working with a team of medical professionals, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our residents. You will be directly serving our residents with daily needs and our patients during their recovery. Our ideal candidate would be compassionate with a commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and residents alike.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current State Driver's License.
• A minimum of 1 year of clinical care experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English due to Federal and State requirements for documentation.
• Proficient in interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong rapport with medical staff, residents, and their families.
• Skillful in communication, organizational, documentation, and time management.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles and techniques of professional nursing.
• Familiarity in State and Federal medical regulations.
• Knowledge base of Medicare and Medicaid is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Manager.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and assess their physical and emotional status.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and resident responses accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Work closely with physicians to develop and implement individualized plans of care for each client.
• Collaborate with other nursing agencies to ensure continuity of care and to effectively implement comprehensive care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing care as needed, adhering to the plan of care and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

CPR

Licensed Vocational Nurse

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