Graduate Vocational Nurse (85748)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Laredo, TX is seeking a registered nurse for a full-time position in a skilled nursing facility. The RN will observe and assess residents, document changes, and administer medications according to care plans while coordinating with physicians and the care team.

The role requires completion of an accredited RN program and ongoing Texas RN licensure testing, with preference for prior skilled nursing facility experience.

Qualifications

• Has completed an RN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Must be working toward testing for a Registered Nurse license in the state of Texas.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• During rounds observes, assesses, documents, and reports resident condition/changes.
• Administers medications as prescribed and documents administration.
• Communicates with physician and records visits in clinical records.
• Identify changes and initiate action per facility policies; supervise aides as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Team coordination

Education

RN program completed

Job description

Job Details

Location: Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040
Position Type: Full Time
Job Category: Nurse

Essential Functions

• During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed
• Administers 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 takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
• Oversees and monitors aides
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
• Discharge residents per facility policy
• Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
• Communicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change 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.

• Lift 1–25 lbs: Rarely
• Lift 25–50 lbs: Occasionally
• Lift 50+ lbs: Frequently
• Carry 1–25 lbs: Occasionally
• Carry 25–50 lbs: Frequently
• Carry 50+ lbs: Frequently
• Push/Pull 1–25 lbs: Rarely
• Push/Pull 25–50 lbs: Occasionally
• Push/Pull 50+ lbs: Frequently
• Slide/Transfer 1–25 lbs: Rarely
• Slide/Transfer 25–50 lbs: Occasionally
• Slide/Transfer 50+ lbs: Frequently
• Standing: Rarely
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Walking: Rarely
• Speaking: Rarely
• Driving: Occasionally
• Balancing/Climbing: Frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling: Frequently
• Crouching/Crawling: Frequently
• Reaching: Rarely
• Hearing/Listening: Rarely
• Seeing: Rarely
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning: Rarely

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.