Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Charge Nurse, where your expertise and leadership will directly impact patient care and staff development. In this vital role, you will oversee daily nursing operations within a fast-paced clinical setting, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care for diverse patient populations. Your hands-on clinical skills combined with your ability to coordinate and motivate the nursing team will foster a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead with enthusiasm and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate nursing staff to deliver exceptional patient care aligned with facility policies and standards.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform catheterizations following strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Oversee documentation of medical records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Manage complex clinical situations including acute pain management, infectious disease care, dementia care, hospice services, and emergency response procedures.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and treatment adjustments for patients with diverse needs such as geriatrics, pediatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Provide mentorship and training to nursing staff on best practices in medical documentation, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), sterile techniques, and new clinical procedures.
Skills
- Proven experience in long term skilled care setting
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Skilled in using EMR/EHR systems like Point Click Care
- Expertise in administering injections, tube feeding management, and sterile processing techniques.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including those requiring Alzheimer’s care, memory care, or behavioral health support.
- Ability to perform physical examinations and assessments for patients across age groups including neonatal ventilator management or toddler care when necessary.
- Knowledge of infection control standards and aseptic techniques. Join us to lead with energy and compassion! Bring your care experience along with your dedication to excellence in patient-centered nursing practice. We value proactive leaders who thrive in collaborative environments where every day presents new opportunities to improve lives through skilled healthcare delivery.
License/Certification:
- LVN, RN (Preferred)
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Skills Required
- Proven experience in long term skilled care setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems (Point Click Care, Epic, Cerner)
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform catheterizations
- Expertise in tube feeding management, sterile processing, infection control and aseptic techniques
- Experience caring for patients with Alzheimer’s, memory care, behavioral health, hospice, geriatrics, and pediatrics
- Ability to perform physical examinations and assessments including neonatal ventilator management and toddler care when necessary
- Familiarity with medical documentation and ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)
- LVN or RN license
What We Do
PMG OPCO - AUSTIN LLC is a for-profit healthcare provider specializing in skilled nursing and residential care. It operates facilities such as the Decatur Medical Lodge in Austin, Texas, where its teams of dedicated caregivers, including charge nurses and medication aides, serve patients with compassion and dedication to support their care and recovery.
