Lead Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care

Avir at Heritage House; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir at Heritage House is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. The role includes reviewing records, administering medications, coordinating admissions and discharges, and ensuring residents' rights are upheld.

Ideal candidates will lead licensed staff, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in ongoing staff development and safety protocols. A commitment to HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• Must be CPR Certified.
• Ability to convey, explain, or interpret complex specialized information related to long term care rules and regulations. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, coordinate plans, distribute information and develop a mutual knowledge base for effective implementation of state and federal rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review medical records and nurse’s notes, and assess residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Monitor resident activity, evaluate nursing care in accordance with professional standards, and provide nursing care according to physician’s orders, care plans, established standards and facility policies.
• Coordinate and assist or prepare for new admissions, transfers, and discharge of residents; Transcribe physician’s telephone orders.
• Communicate with residents, family members, other interdisciplinary team members and management regarding resident status.
• Lead and monitor licensed and other professionals; schedule job assignments and set priorities; provide feedback and may serve as team leader.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR Certification

Job description

Avir at Heritage House is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. The role includes reviewing records, administering medications, coordinating admissions and discharges, and ensuring residents' rights are upheld.

Ideal candidates will lead licensed staff, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in ongoing staff development and safety protocols. A commitment to HIPAA compliance is essential.