REGISTERED NURSE (72529)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Port Lavaca, TX, is seeking a PRN Nurse to observe and document resident conditions, administer medications, and oversee aides. The ideal candidate will have completed an RN program and hold an active Texas RN license in good standing. Responsibilities include conducting physician rounds, completing assessments, and ensuring care plans are followed. Experience in skilled nursing is preferred, making this an opportunity for those dedicated to quality resident care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document resident conditions during rounds.
• Administer prescribed medications according to care plans.
• Conduct physician rounds and document visits.
• Complete nursing assessments before physician calls.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
• Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and take 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
• 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

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication skills

Monitoring aides

Education

RN program from an accredited institution

Job description

Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Overview

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: Flex

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, 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.