LPN or RN Charge Nurse for 7:00am-7:30pm (Full-Time)

Appomattox Health & Rehabilitation Center Appomattox, VA 24522, US

Appomattox Health & Rehabilitation Center in Appomattox is seeking a Full-Time LPN or RN for its 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.

We're looking for a caring, warm-hearted nurse who is seeking an opportunity to do meaningful work, one that allows them to put a personal touch on improving the lives of others. Our nurses experience the daily joy of enriching the lives of others while building genuine relationships with patients and their families. Become part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals who share their positive attitudes and compassionate hearts with every patient, family, and co-worker.

This position would be responsible for supervising CNAs and providing direct patient care in accordance with state, federal, and MFA guidelines. Provides general nursing care to patients in accordance with state and federal regulations and MFA nursing policy and procedures. Writes weekly/monthly summaries of patients’ status, abilities, and addresses problems identified in the patient care plan for RN review.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

Current license by the Virginia Board of Nursing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

One (1) year of previous management nursing experience preferred.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, which includes affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for holidays, and a 401 (k) with company match.

At MFA, our staff makes us who we are. We believe that the team that sticks together wins together. Our support of one another and our community is what enables us to deliver quality clinical outcomes while maintaining stellar customer service.

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