REGISTERED NURSE - PART TIME (78769)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Houston, TX, is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to ensure quality care for residents. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, and communicating with families. Candidates must be active Registered Nurses in Texas, and experience in skilled nursing is preferred. This position offers flexibility as a PRN role.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Registered Nurse in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document resident conditions during rounds.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Communicate with resident’s point of contact regarding changes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Effective communication

Incident reporting

Education

Completed RN program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX

Position Type: PRN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Nurse

Nurse Description

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.