LVN/Charge Nurse - Highland Meadows
Rockwall, TX 75032
About the Job
Highland Meadows is a beautiful family owned and operated facility located in Rockwall, TX. We pride ourselves on having a positive, appreciative environment for our staff and patients/residents. We believe we have a responsibility to provide the highest quality care!
We also provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for short-term patients and long-term residents. We offer a low staff to patient ratio. We are committed to healing, helping, and improving quality of life for those in our care, including their physical emotional and spiritual well-being.
Our staff is professional, friendly, and truly committed. They bring life; they bring love!
We have been voted 2021 Winner of Living Magazine’s Readers Choice “Best Rehabilitation Center!â€
*WE ARE A 5-STAR DEFICIENCY-FREE FACILTY*
JOB TITLE: LVN (Charge Nurse)
AVAILABLE SHIFTS: DOUBLE WEEKEND
JOB LOCATION: Rockwall, TX
INTERVIEWING & IMMEDIATE HIRING - $1500 SIGN-ON BONUS! - $250 REFERRAL BONUSES!
We are seeking an experienced, patient-focused LVN/Charge Nurses.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervises Nurse Aides and Medication Aides; Coaches and disciplines as needed.
· Receives report on patient/resident status and evaluates and ensures resources are in place to meet needs.
· Makes physical rounds in assigned area of oversight assessing quality of care, intervening with provision of care and interacting with care givers and patients/residents.
· Provides direct care in line with the responsibilities of a nurse, assessing conditions, communicating with attending physicians/practitioners and carrying out nursing functions according to the needs of the patients.
· Accurately documents patient/resident condition including assessments, communication and care provided.
· Ensures safe work practices are followed.
· Provides empathetic communication to families, patient/residents regarding change of condition in response to care concerns, ensures resident rights are respected.
· Assists with the Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
· Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- Must be a licensed nurse (LVN) with active, applicable state licensure.
- Prior experience in healthcare/LTC preferred.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- A valid TB test and BLS/CPR card.
COVID-19 considerations: We COVID test new hires on first day of employment and all unvaccinated staff twice a week. Please provide a copy of your vaccination card (if you have been vaccinated). You are required to wear a mask while in the facility and to wear appropriate PPE.
EEO/AA
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.