REGISTERED NURSE (80383)

Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated RN Charge Nurse to ensure quality care for residents in Corpus Christi, TX. This role involves observing resident conditions, administering medications, and overseeing aides.

Applicants must have completed an accredited RN program and possess an active license in Texas. Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred to enhance the care quality provided to residents.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Registered Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Oversee and monitor aides in the facility.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Incident report management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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 residents' 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.