REGISTERED NURSE (78882)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rio Grande City, TX is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to ensure quality care for residents. The role includes assessing patient conditions, implementing care plans, and administering medications. Candidates must have completed a Registered Nurse program and hold an active Texas RN license. Previous experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in Texas must be in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document resident condition during rounds.
• Assure implementation of care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse program completion

Job description

Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Overview

Position Type: Full Time | 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, 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.