Registered Nurse (86660)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Port Lavaca, TX is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to oversee resident care, ensure care plan adherence, and administer medications. The role involves rounds with physicians, nursing assessments, and coordinating with aides and family members.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Texas RN license, have completed an accredited RN program, and ideally possess experience in a skilled nursing facility.

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

• 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 significant changes in resident condition and act per facility policies.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete incident and accident reports.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls before contacting physician.
• Communicate status updates to residents' contacts.
• Participate in other special projects as assigned by the Director of Nurses/Administrator.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Communication

Patient care

Education

RN program completed

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Port Lavaca, TX 77979Position Type: PRNJob 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.