Job Details
Job Location
The Villa at Mountain View - Dallas, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Any
Description
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.
Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the Charge Nurse (RN/LVN) position is to participate in and oversee the provision of patient care as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of RN/LVN training and licensure. This position will be responsible to provide care directly to the Patient and/or supervise the direction of this care by a Certified Nursing Assistant to ensure that the highest practical well-being is maintained by the patient.
Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid license in the applicable State.
• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

• Observes, assesses, and reports Patient conditions/changes and documents in accordance with Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies & Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Provides necessary documentation in the EMR of all information relevant to patient assessment, evaluation, change of condition, in accordance to nursing practices.
• Consults with RN and/or Nurse Managers regarding changes in Patient's condition.
• Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians' orders using secured and encrypted communication channels in accordance with Company policies.
• Ensures implementation of care plans as directed and administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Participates in assigning duties and ensures the delivery of appropriate clinical care by the CNA staff.
• Ensures that each Patient's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Identifies and secures equipment and supplies including but not limited to med carts, laptop, mobile devices and ensures they remain charged at all times.
• Assists in the evaluation and occasional discipline/counsel of CNA staff.
• Ensures a safe environment for patient population.
• Ensures that each Patient's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the Patient's health condition.
• Maintains appropriate quality assurance logs for blood glucometer machines and any other equipment necessary for the delivery of quality nursing care.
• Ensures Patient Care Management Systems are routinely in-serviced and incorporated into the delivery of patient care.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Shift Differential Offered!!!
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We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.