Job Description

Job Title: RN/LVN Charge Nurse Reports to (Title): Director of Nurses

Department: Nursing Supervises:

Location: FLSA Classification:

Salary Range: Version:

Primary Responsibilities

The LVN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

Essential Functions

During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
Assures implementation of care plans as directed
Administers medications as prescribed
Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records
Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
Oversees and monitors aides
Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy

Discharge residents per facility policy

Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
Communicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition
Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Educational/Training Requirements

Has completed an RN/LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Licensing Requirements

Must be an active Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.

Experience Requirements

Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely Occasionally Frequently

Lifting – 1-25 lbs

Lifting – 25-50 lbs

Lifting – 50 lbs

Carrying – 1-25 lbs

Carrying – 25-50 lbs

Carrying – 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs

Pushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling – 50 lbs

Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs

Sliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbs

Sliding/Transferring – 50 lbs

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Speaking

Driving

Balancing/Climbing

Stooping/Kneeling

Crouching/Crawling

Reaching

Hearing/Listening

Seeing

Turning/Twisting/Leaning

Physical Demands – Continued

Additional physical demands not listed above: ________________________________________

Employee Acknowledgment

I have read and understand the job description for my position and am able to perform all the essential functions for this position with or without reasonable accommodations. I further understand that this job description is not intended to be all inclusive and that I may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• RN/LVN (Required)

Work Location: In person