REGISTERED NURSE (79114)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a PRN RN Charge Nurse for Weslaco, TX. You will assist in delivering high-quality care and promoting residents’ physical, mental, and psychological well-being according to assessments and care plans.

You will observe residents during rounds, document changes, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians. Prior skilled nursing facility experience is preferred; Texas RN licensure in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• Requires RN program completion from an accredited school.
• Active Texas RN license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
• Ensure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Identify changes in resident condition and take appropriate action.
• Oversee and support nursing aides.
• Complete incident/accident reports as required.
• Discharge residents per policy.
• Communicate with residents' contacts about status changes.

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Resident assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

RN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Weslaco, TX 78596

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, 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.