Registered Nurse (85703)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services’ Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to help ensure quality care that supports residents' physical, mental, and psychological well-being based on assessments and individualized care plans.

The role involves rounds, administering medications, coordinating with physicians, supervising aides, completing nursing assessments, and communicating changes to residents' contacts.

Qualifications

• Has completed a RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university.
• Must be an active Registered Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

RN program completed

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: Full Time

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.