Registered Nurse - $3500 Sign On Bonus

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to provide quality care, ensuring optimal physical and mental well-being for residents. Responsibilities include assessing resident conditions, administering medications, and overseeing care plans.

The ideal candidate must have completed an RN program and hold an active Texas RN license. Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on resident care in Laredo.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an RN program at an accredited institution.
• Must be an active Registered Nurse in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report on resident conditions.
• Implement care plans and administer medications.
• Monitor aides and complete Nursing Assessments.
• Communicate with residents' contacts regarding status updates.

Skills

Observational skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessments

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse program

Job description

The RN Charge Nurse 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 observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed
• Administers medications as prescribed
• Conducts rounds with physician and records visits in clinical records
• Performs narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
• Identifies significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
• Oversees and monitors aides
• Initiates and completes Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
• Discharges residents per facility policy
• Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
• Communicates 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 an RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university

Licensing Requirements

• Must be an active Registered Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred