Charge Nurse- RN Job Lubbock area,Texas USA,Nursing

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

Give direction to Nurse Aides for appropriate care of residents;
Properly administer resident medication;
Implement resident care plans in compliance with Company and federal guidelines, and physician's orders;
Perform treatments;
Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders;
Timely and accurate documentation of resident's charts;
Complete Nursing assessments as required;
Participate in shift report;
Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff regarding care needs or residents;
Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures;
Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.

Qualifications

Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in good standing;
Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills;
Good communication skills;
Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies, and note detail;
Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities;
Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;
Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

Physical Demands

May require frequent extended work days of up to 12 hours.
Sitting:1 - 2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.
Standing: 2 - 3 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.
Walking: 4 - 5 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.