LVN/RN Weekend Double Charge Nurse
Schertz, Texas
Posted Aug 16
- Shift
- Weekends only
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Weekends only
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Practice
- PointClickCare charting
- Setting
- Long Term Care
More role details
- Accepts
- LVN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Texas is $35/hr, across 709 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*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*
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- 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
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- LVN
- RN
- Wound care instruction
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Pain medicine
- Medical equipment sterilization
- Assisted living facility experience
- Vital signs
- Injectable medication administration
- LVN
Place
- City
- Schertz, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,659/mo
- Local household income
- $99,948/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
- Address
- 16550 Retama Pkwy, Selma, TX 78154, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Texas index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Schertz sits northeast of San Antonio along the I-35 corridor, offering a quiet suburban setting near Randolph AFB. Residents enjoy spacious parks and the annual Schertz Festival. A practical spot for nurses wanting affordability close to major medical centers.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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TruCare Living Centers is a long-term care provider located in Schertz, Texas (78154). The organization is actively recruiting certified nursing assistants to join their healthcare team.
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