LVN/RN Weekend Double Charge Nurse

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic LVN/RN Weekend Double Charge Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care across multiple units during weekend shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care and operational efficiency. Your leadership in managing patient assessments, administering treatments, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams will directly impact patient outcomes and satisfaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize your diverse nursing skills in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patient care during weekend shifts, overseeing both LVN and RN responsibilities as a double charge nurse.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories.
• Administer medications and treatments such as IV infusions, injections, and catheter care following aseptic techniques.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Point Click Care to document all patient interactions accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, including pain management and critical care interventions.
• Monitor patients with complex needs.
• Respond promptly to emergencies including acute pain episodes, trauma cases, or infectious disease outbreaks by applying trauma medicine protocols and critical response procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain meticulous medical documentation to support quality assurance and legal standards.
• Support discharge planning efforts by preparing patients for transfer or discharge while educating them on medication administration, wound care, and follow-up appointments.

Requirements

• Valid LVN or RN license in good standing; additional certifications such as BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), are highly preferred.
• Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments including hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU, long-term care, assisted living, or hospice & palliative medicine settings.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex procedures including IV insertion, phlebotomy, catheterization, ostomy care, and sterile processing techniques.
• Critical care experience within Level I or Level II trauma centers is highly desirable; experience working with individuals with disabilities or in behavioral health is a plus.
• Excellent patient assessment skills combined with physiology knowledge to manage acute pain and infectious disease cases effectively.
• Ability to work independently during weekend shifts while collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Strong communication skills coupled with a compassionate approach to patient care; familiarity with HIPAA compliance standards is essential.

Join us in delivering top-tier nursing care during weekends! We value your expertise and dedication as we strive to improve lives through compassionate healthcare services.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person