Charge Nurse - LVN or RN

Sunflower Park Health Care - Kaufman, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Kaufman, TX

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Charge Nurse - LVN or RN at Sunflower Park Health Care is responsible for overseeing the care of residents, ensuring compliance with care plans, and providing direction to Nurse Aides. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care.

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 residents' charts.
• Complete Nursing assessment as required.
• Participate in shift reports.
• Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff regarding care needs of residents.
• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures.
• Respond to the need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Licensed/Vocational Nurse in good standing.
• Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies and note detail.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• AD&D insurance