REGISTERED NURSE (81724)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Weslaco, TX is seeking a dedicated RN Charge Nurse to ensure quality care for residents. The role involves monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and documenting care plans. Candidates must have completed an accredited RN program and hold an active Texas RN license. Experience in skilled nursing is preferred. This full-time position operates on a 2pm-10pm shift with responsibilities that ensure the highest quality of care for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university.
• Active Registered Nurse in Texas in good standing is required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes, assesses, documents, and reports resident conditions.
• Assures implementation of care plans.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Communicates with resident’s point of contact concerning updates.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Monitoring

Communication

Education

Completed RN program

Job description

Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Weslaco, TX 78596

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: 2pm-10pm Shift 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.