RN or LVN Charge Nurse - Fri.-Mon. Nursing
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Position Description: Join Our Dynamic Team!Come Grow With Us
Presbyterian Village North is immediately hiring an RN or LVN Charge Nurse 11p-7a Friday-Monday + $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!3rd shift 11pm - 7am F-M schedule; work in our Skilled Nursing Department. Wonderful environment and strong teammate relationships! Affordable medical, dental, vision benefits and paid time off. 401K is available after your 1st year. Come grow with us!With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, Forefront Living's family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice and palliative care.These senior care services, along with the celebration of independent living at our senior lifestyle communities, combine to bring deeper meaning to every phase of life for people of all faiths, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin or disability. Forefront Living is the not-for-profit, faith-based parent of Presbyterian Village North, Faith Presbyterian Hospice, and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:\tModels a service and solutions oriented attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
\tIs responsible for health care management of the campus to include, independent and assisted living, health unit and special care.
\tMakes rounds in all buildings, ensures staffing is appropriate and residents are taken care of.
\tEnsure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
\tMaintain good attendance record
\tRecruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate departmental staff (management staff only)
\tAssessment of high risk resident for pressure sores, restraints, weight changes, and other preventative care as outlined in the resident plan of care
\tAssess residents and completes MDS according to facility policy\tMonitor residents for changes in condition, ensure MD, family, and Director of Nursing are notified and appropriate documentation is reflected in the medical record
\tAssess and make recommendations for significant change in conditions for MDS TILE and resident plan of care
\tMaintains the Resident's Roster and Acuity Levels within the department (i.e. State Boards, QA monitors)
\tReview and follow-up all consultant reports in a timely manner
\tComplete evaluations of all licensed nurses and assist with CNA evaluations on assigned unit
\tNotify Director of Nursing and Director of Healthcare of incident reports concerning abuse
\tThoroughly investigate any complaints and concerns and report to Director of Nursing
\tAttend all assigned committee meetings, according to Director of Nursing directives
\tReview incident report documentation and ensures follow-up according to facility policy
\tMake rounds to verify clinical compliance and quality of care and provide couching and disciplinary action as indicated within the facilities policies and procedures
\tEnsures all life enrichment programs/QA monitors are implemented on assigned unit
\tPerform charge nurse duties, in cases of staffing emergencies, as required to meet the resident's immediate needs
\tOther duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\tValid Texas RN or LVN license
\tDemonstrated 1-2 years supervisory and managerial skills
\tKnowledge of current professional nursing theory and practice
\tExcellent technical, assessment and documented skills
\tAbility to organize workflow, respond to emergencies and note detail
\tAbility to perform Essential Duties
\tGenuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, persons with disability and hospice patients
\tAbility to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements
\tAbility to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights (LTC) and Employee Responsibilities
\tAbility to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures
\tAbility to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with staff and residents
\tAbility to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills
\tAbility to think clearly in situations where they are the highest ranking person at the facility
\tArticulate, ability to work with a number of different positions and different levels of staff