Charge Nurse ( LVN​/RN

Job Type: Full Time

Location:

7625 Glenview Dr, Richland Hills, TX 76180, USA

Schedule:

7AM-3PM (Rehab department)

The Licensed Charge Nurse (RN or LVN) is responsible for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction, in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and licensing requirements.

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with company, state, federal, and local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents and family members to the facility.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections as scheduled.
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction during shift.
• Serve as a resource to all staff regarding the quality of services provided.
• Administer medications and treatment timely and according to facility policy; receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders if allowed by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Effectively manage nursing personnel on shift to limit use of overtime and agency personnel.
• Assess the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to unit standards of care and goals.
• Conduct unit huddles to promote communication programs and provide updates to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in shift‑to‑shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Coordinate shift assignments, resident assignments, rest and meal breaks for Certified Nurse’s Aides.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual needs, choices, and preferences.
• Assume nursing administrative responsibilities of the center for weekend and holiday coverage as requested.
• Work beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or resident needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the resident’s plan of care.
• Ensure Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to company process.
• Ensure physician orders are followed as prescribed.
• Carry out medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance with company policy.
• Notify the resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party promptly of significant changes in the resident’s health condition.
• Report incidents, accidents, and adverse events promptly to the Administrator and Director of Nursing; investigate, document, and address them in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Investigate resident/family complaints and take appropriate actions to bring to resolution.
• Use the Company Infection Control Manual appropriately.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care interventions, identify problems and trends, and develop alternative interventions.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Vocational program and licensed in the state of practice, required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required for all SNFs; required by state for ALFs).

Glenview 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.