Registered Nurse - NIGHTS (86434)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services' Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Lavaca, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse Charge Nurse for full-time night shift (6pm – 6am). The role supports high‑quality resident care and adherence to individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include rounds, med administration, physician liaison, incident reporting, and supervising aides. Texas RN license required; skilled nursing facility experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Has completed an RN program at an accredited institution.
• Must hold an active Texas RN license in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document and report resident condition changes.
• Ensure implementation of care plans and administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct physician rounds and document visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation and report significant changes per policy.
• Oversee aides and supervise nursing staff during shifts.
• Prepare incident and accident reports and discharge residents per policy.
• Communicate with resident's designated contacts about status changes.
• Assist with special projects or functions as directed by the Director of Nurses/Administrator.

Education

RN program completion from an accredited institution

Texas RN license in good standing

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Port Lavaca, TX 77979Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 6pm - 6am ShiftJob 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 shiftsIdentify 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.