Charge Nurse - Skilled Nursing & Resident Care Lead

Memorial City Nursing and Rehabiliation Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial City Nursing and Rehabiliation Center is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to lead rounds, assess residents, and ensure care plans are followed. You will administer medications, coordinate with physicians, and complete nursing assessments as conditions change.

The role requires Texas RN licensure and prior skilled nursing facility experience. Excellent communication with families and staff is essential for quality resident care and safety.

Qualifications

• RN program completed at an accredited institution.
• Active Texas RN license in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Familiarity with resident assessments and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition changes during rounds.
• Administer medications as prescribed and ensure accuracy in transcriptions.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming/outgoing shifts.
• Identify significant changes in residents' condition and take action per policy.
• Oversee and monitor nursing aides and staff.
• Complete Nursing Assessments prior to physician calls and update status to families as needed.
• Discharge residents per facility policy and coordinate with care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Nursing documentation

Team supervision

Education

RN program completed (accredited)

Texas RN license active

Job description

Memorial City Nursing and Rehabiliation Center is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to lead rounds, assess residents, and ensure care plans are followed. You will administer medications, coordinate with physicians, and complete nursing assessments as conditions change.

The role requires Texas RN licensure and prior skilled nursing facility experience. Excellent communication with families and staff is essential for quality resident care and safety.