REGISTERED NURSE (73177)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A nursing and rehabilitation center in Laredo, TX is seeking an RN Charge Nurse who will be responsible for ensuring quality care for residents. The successful candidate will monitor resident conditions, administer medications, and coordinate care plans. Active Texas RN licensure is required along with a preference for prior experience in a skilled nursing facility. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on the well-being of residents.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Oversee and monitor aides and nursing assessments.

Skills

Quality care provision

Resident assessment

Medication administration

Narcotic reconciliation

Education

RN program from an accredited school

Job description

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040 Overview Position Type: PRN 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.