Garrison Nursing and Rehabilitation - Essential Requirements for Charge Nurse
- Evaluates the physical, emotional, and social needs of the residents. Reviews residents care plans, assures plans are followed and documents resident medical records.
- Supervises care provided by nursing assistants assigned to the unit, providing intervention, education, and assignment adjustments.
- Collaborates with Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Directors of Nursing with any changes in care or issues that may arise.
- Prepares and administers medication and treatments as needed.
- Provides and/or assists charge nurses/treatment nurses with necessary wound care treatments as ordered.
- Consults with physicians.
- Receives and records orders as required.
- Checks crash cart, med carts, supply room to ensure proper supplies are in place and ready to use.
- Chart checks for new admissions and reviews orders as received.
- Provides assistance to other charge nurses and CNAs with turning, lifting, bathing, ADLs, etc.
- Ensures orders are implemented and carried out appropriately.
What we require:
- Current Texas RN (Registered Nurse) or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) licensure
- Current/active CPR certification required.
- Long-term care experience preferred but not required.