Graduate Nurse

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a GN Graduate Nurse to assist in providing quality care for residents. Under RN supervision, the nurse will ensure the physical and psychological well-being of residents.

The ideal candidate must have completed an RN program and be progressing towards testing for licensing in Texas. Experience in skilled nursing is preferred, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Working toward testing for a Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report resident condition changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Oversee and monitor aides.

Skills

Communication

Medication administration

Resident assessment

Education

RN program from an accredited vocational school or college

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Laredo, TX 78040

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Nurse

Primary Responsibilities

The GN Graduate Nurse, under the supervision of RN, will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

Essential Functions

• During rounds observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes.
• Assure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and take necessary action per facility policies and procedures.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition.
• Communicate with resident’s point of contact for status updates or changes in condition.
• Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• Has completed a RN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Licensing Requirements

• Must be working toward testing for a Registered Nurse license in the state of Texas.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting 1–25 lbs – Rarely
• Lifting 25–50 lbs – Rarely
• Lifting 50+ lbs – Rarely
• Carrying 1–25 lbs – Rarely
• Carrying 25–50 lbs – Rarely
• Carrying 50+ lbs – Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 1–25 lbs – Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 25–50 lbs – Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs – Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 1–25 lbs – Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 25–50 lbs – Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs – Rarely
• Standing – Regularly Required
• Sitting – Regularly Required
• Walking – Regularly Required
• Speaking – Regularly Required
• Driving – Regularly Required
• Balancing/Climbing – Regularly Required
• Stooping/Kneeling – Regularly Required
• Crouching/Crawling – Regularly Required
• Reaching – Regularly Required
• Hearing/Listening – Regularly Required
• Seeing – Regularly Required
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Regularly Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.