Charge Nurse LVN | RN (PRN) (68016)
Company: Priority Management
Location: Denison
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Join Our Compassionate and Dedicated Team ! Our Care
Teams are True Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and
Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery.
Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead
of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing
Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are
our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!
Strategy | Focus | Purpose We are searching for Professional and
Compassionate Charge Nurses LVN | RN who can provide Residents with
routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the
resident’s assessment and care plan and as directed by supervisors.
Administrative Ensure the facility meets the minimum staffing
levels for nurses and nurse aides; complete required posting of
nursing staff data Ensure that each resident who experiences a
significant change in status is assessed using the Resident
Assessment Instrument (RAI) process Ensure that all resident rooms,
common areas, treatment areas and nurse’s stations are maintained
in a clean, safe and sanitary manner Assist to develop a dementia
care program involving an interdisciplinary approach with a
holistic focus on the needs of the resident living with dementia
Verify resident census accuracy and report new admissions,
discharges, leaves of absence and bed-holds per facility policies;
document census as established for billing and clinical purposes
Assist with safe and orderly resident transfers and discharges in
accordance with facility policies Coordinate pre-certifications and
re-certifications in accordance with facility policies for Medicare
Advantage and commercial insurance payers Interpret the
department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents,
visitors and government agencies Participate in developing,
maintaining and updating written facility policies and procedures
that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing services
department Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by
authorized government agencies Audit nursing documentation in the
clinical record for appropriate and relevant entries Attend and
contribute in facility “triple check” process for reviewing coding
for accuracy Complete administrative duties such as completing
medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
Periodically review the department’s policies and procedures
manuals, job descriptions, etc., and make recommendations for
revisions to the Director of Nursing Coordinate the completion of
resident billable charge sheets in accordance with billing policies
Nursing Care Provide licensed nursing care to residents that is
consistent with the written plans of care Communicate with primary
care physician and members of the comprehensive care planning team
regarding the status of residents; follow up on critical labs,
order requests and physician notifications Arrange for an
interpreter or translation services in accordance with facility
policies for those with limited English proficiency (LEP) Obtain
orders to provide essential care to the resident consistent with
the resident’s mental and physical status upon admission to the
facility Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity,
respect and consideration and have the right to exercise their
choice and self-determination Ensure that residents receive
culturally competent trauma-informed care in accordance with
professional standards of practice. Evaluate residents’ response to
care Coordinate nursing care to accommodate resident’s
person-centered plan of care including sleep schedule, social
activity and participation in other resident-directed activity;
minimize interruption of activities as possible Ensure that
residents are free from physical or chemical restraints imposed for
the purposes of discipline or convenience that are not required to
treat the residents’ medical symptoms Assist in coordinating
nursing services with other resident services to ensure the
continuity of the residents’ plan of care Identify the learning
needs of residents and families and provide individualized and
comprehensive resident/family education Educate residents and
families on the risk and benefits of a treatment or choice when
consent is needed Monitor residents for patterns of decreased
social interaction or signs of distress Implement individualized
approaches to dementia care including meaningful activities
addressing the resident’s customary routines, interest preferences
and choices Charting | Documentation Complete and file required
recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer
and/or discharge; provide notifications to the ombudsman and
responsible party per requirements Document reports of
accidents/incidents involving residents; follow established
procedures Complete routine charting duties as required and in
accordance with established charting and documentation policies and
procedures Audit clinical record for appropriate consents and
assessments including advance directives, living wills and other
documents required for the delivery of person-centered care with
respect to rights and choices Record verbal and telephone orders
from practitioners on order sheets or in electronic health record
(EHR) per facility policies Medication Administration Review the
controlled substance and drug disposal records for accuracy and
notify the Director of Nursing and pharmacy of discrepancies
Monitor medication administration process and provide appropriate
feedback or changes to prevent medication errors Ensure that the
medication carts and medication rooms are clean, sanitary and well
stocked Assess residents for appropriate self-administration of
medication in coordination with the IDT Reconcile medication
delivery from pharmacy by verifying the medications, quantity and
accuracy Collaborate with the IDT to ensure the safe and
appropriate use of medications for all residents Administer
medications in accordance with physician orders, regulations and
facility policies Support the objectives of the infection
prevention and control program including antibiotic stewardship
Work with the IDT to review unnecessary medications and coordinate
gradual dose reductions Reconcile resident medications
(pre/post-discharge) as part of the discharge process Order
prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as necessary and in
accordance with established facility policies Committee(s) Prepare
reports as requested Attend various committee meetings of the
facility (i.e., infection prevention and control, policy advisory,
pharmaceutical, quality assurance and performance improvement
(QAPI), etc.) Participate in developing the agenda for committee
meetings Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the
discharge plans Staff Development Collaborate with the DON and ADON
for Team Member training, skill development and competencies in
accordance with facility policies (e.g., proper hand-washing
techniques, proper operation of Hoyer lift or assistive device);
educate in a manner or format understood by the Team Member Assist
in training department personnel Assist the DON in planning
clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees, nursing students and
newly hired nurses Attend continuing education program or training
as needed to provide competent nursing care; assist with coaching
and training with nursing Team Members in unit/facility Safety |
Sanitation Ensure that all nursing services personnel comply with
established departmental policies and procedures Ensure that all
personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back
brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents in
accordance with plan of care and facility policies; order and stock
personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary Ensure that the
resident environment remains as free of accent hazards as possible
and that each resident receives adequate supervision and assistive
devices to prevent accidents Ensure that nursing services personnel
follow established infection prevention and control procedures
Equipment Maintain list(s) of equipment repairs or needs required
for resident care Recommend to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor
the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift Ensure that
appropriate safety data sheets (SDSs) are on file for hazardous
chemicals used in the nursing services department Participate in
the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe
operation of all nursing services equipment Qualifications Status |
Shift | Hours PRN | Day & Night | Rotating Twelve Hours 6:00 AM to
6:00 PM | 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Education Required | Nursing degree
from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an
approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) or Registered Nurse program Experience | Skills | Knowledge
Up to one year as a Floor or Charge Nurse in a hospital, nursing
care facility, or other related health care facility Training in
rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices Demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age-related needs of the residents served Be a supportive Team
Member | Contribute to and be an example of Team work and concept
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,
government agencies/personnel and the general public Ability and
willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel Demonstrate
patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and have the
capability and soft skills to handle difficult residents Seek out
new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into
existing nursing practices Relate information concerning a
resident’s conditions Not pose a direct threat to the health and
safety of other individuals in the workplace Physical | Sensory
Requirements Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of
twenty-five pounds to a minimum height of five feet and be able to
push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of
fifty feet May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of
residents during emergency situations Benefits Medical | Dental |
Vision Basic Company Paid Life insurance Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and
Employee Children Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness,
Accidental and Universal Life Daily Pay Paid Time Off Priority
Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does
not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed,
color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship
status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or
Local laws. Our Management Team is dedicated to this policy with
respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer,
training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general
treatment during employment.
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