REGISTERED NURSE (67055)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing and rehabilitation center in Port Lavaca, TX, is seeking a Full Time RN Charge Nurse. The role involves ensuring quality care for residents, administering prescribed medications, and overseeing aides. Candidates must have completed an accredited RN program and have an active Texas RN license. Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident conditions.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Communicate with the residents' point of contact regarding changes.

Skills

Resident assessment

Medication administration

Communication with residents

Monitoring aide performance

Education

RN program at accredited vocational school, college, or university

Job description

Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Overview Position Type: Full Time Category: Nurse 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

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, 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.