REGISTERED NURSE (RN) (81694)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a dedicated RN Charge Nurse for its Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care facility in Rio Grande City, TX. This full-time position involves overseeing resident care to ensure the highest level of well-being.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited RN program and hold an active nursing license in Texas. Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred. Responsibilities include medication administration, conducting rounds, and supervising aides.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Registered Nurse program at an accredited institution.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Texas required.
• Preferably has experience working in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes.
• Administer medications and implement care plans.
• Conduct rounds with physicians and complete necessary documentation.
• Oversee and monitor aides.

Skills

Observation and assessment skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Education

Completed RN program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care - Rio Grande City, TX 78582

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.