Registered Nurse - PRN (82764)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Weslaco is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to help ensure the provision of quality care aligned with each resident's plan of care. You will assess residents, administer medications, and document changes during rounds in collaboration with the medical team.

Texas-licensed RNs with skilled nursing facility experience are preferred for this PRN role; duties include supervising aides, completing incident reports, and communicating updates to families or

Qualifications

• RN program completed at an accredited institution.
• Active RN license in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility 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 residents' condition and take action per policy.
• Oversees and monitors aides.
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls before contacting the physician.
• Communicate with the resident's contact for status updates or changes.

Skills

Resident assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

RN program completion

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Weslaco - Weslaco, TX 78596Position 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.