Registered Nurse (85055)

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

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking an RN Charge Nurse for the Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Houston, TX. The role entails ensuring quality care and overseeing the well-being of residents through diligent assessments and execution of care plans.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering medications, monitoring aides, and reporting condition changes. Candidates must have an active RN license from Texas and experience in a skilled nursing environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess resident conditions during rounds.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Implement care plans as directed.
• Communicate changes to residents' point of contact.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication skills

Incident reporting

Supervision

Education

RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university

Job description

Job Details

Location: Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX 77055

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Nurse

Title: RN Charge 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.