REGISTERED NURSE (73858)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as Charge Nurse at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brownsville, TX. This PRN position focuses on delivering high-quality resident care and coordinating nursing staff during shifts.

The ideal candidate has an active Texas RN license, completion of an accredited RN program, and prior experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN program completed at an accredited school.
• Active Texas RN license in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Ability to assess and document resident changes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Ensure care plans are implemented per directives.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in medical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts and report discrepancies.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Communicate status updates to residents and families as needed.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Medication Admin

Education

RN program completed

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Brownsville, TX 78526

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Nurse

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, assesses, 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 take 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