Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a dedicated RN/LVN Charge Nurse working the overnight shift from 6pm to 6am. In this vital leadership role, you will oversee patient care, coordinate nursing activities, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will guide clinical staff, facilitate effective communication, and uphold compliance with healthcare regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while advancing your nursing career.
Duties
- Lead and supervise nursing staff during the overnight shift, ensuring efficient workflow and exceptional patient care.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medication administration.
- Manage complex care needs such as IV infusion, catheterization, airway management, and pain control for residents with diverse medical conditions.
- Oversee documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Coordinate interdisciplinary communication for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, memory care needs, or those requiring hospice or palliative care.
- Respond promptly to urgent situations including acute pain episodes, infectious disease concerns, or emergency trauma cases; provide first aid and assist with ventilator management when necessary.
- Ensure infection control protocols are strictly followed and maintain aseptic techniques during all clinical procedures.
Experience
- Valid RN or LVN license with current state licensure required; experience working with geriatric patients preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in EMR/EHR systems
- Prior experience in long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or home & community care settings preferred.
- Knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer's care practices along with experience managing complex medication regimens including tube feeding and IV therapy.
- Strong understanding of physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques relevant to senior and special needs populations.
- Excellent caregiver communication skills with a focus on patient assessment, client engagement, and family support in accordance with HIPAA confidentiality policies.
This role is perfect for motivated nursing professionals eager to lead compassionate care initiatives overnight while utilizing their extensive clinical skills in a supportive environment. We value your expertise and dedication—join us to help improve lives through exceptional nursing practice!
Pay: $29.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
