REGISTERED NURSE (78883)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rio Grande City, TX is seeking an RN Charge Nurse. The role involves ensuring quality care for residents, administering medications, and communicating changes in resident conditions. Candidates must be a licensed RN in Texas with experience in skilled nursing facilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an RN program at an accredited institution.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Texas required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, and report resident condition changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Communicate updates to residents' contacts.
• 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.

Skills

Observation and assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Incident reporting

Education

Completion of RN program

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Rio Grande City, TX
Position Type: PRN
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Nurse

Overview

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

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.