Charge Nurse
Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
Amarillo, Texas
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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
What this might mean for you
Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.
About this role
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Skills for this role
Requirements
- rn license
- LVN License
- RN License
- LPN License
- Team leadership
- In person
- Entry level
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Benefits package included
- Supportive team environment
About the employer
You would walk into a 98-bed skilled nursing facility at 1601 Kirkland Drive in Amarillo—short-term rehab, long-term care, and skilled nursing under one roof. Charge Nurse roles are posted full-time for nurses who already hold an LVN, LPN, or RN…
What reviewers appreciate
- Full-time Charge Nurse roles posted for LVN/LPN/RN with leadership focus
- 98-bed campus combining skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and long-term care
- LVN pay averages about $28.52–$28.57/hr from ~15 public salary reports
What reviewers flag
- CMS overall quality 1 star (much below average); 14 health deficiencies and abuse icon flagged
- Total staff turnover 53.7%; total nurse HPRD 3.07 below common national averages
- Reviewers report workplace drama, weak management follow-through, and medication-access concerns
Living in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo sits high on the Texas Panhandle, where big skies and Route 66 nostalgia meet working-class grit. RNs who prefer open roads over crowded metros will appreciate the laid-back pace and easy highway access. Nearby Palo Duro Canyon and the iconic Cadillac Ranch add regional character to this plains city.
- Metro price level · Amarillo area
- 91.8
- 8% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,092/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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