Registered Nurse (RN) (85541)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Full-Time RN Charge Nurse for the night shift at Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in Austin, TX. In this role, you will ensure high-quality care for residents, manage care plans, and support nursing aides.

The ideal candidate must be an active Registered Nurse in Texas with a background in skilled nursing facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a RN program at an accredited institution.
• Must be an active Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Experience in skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document resident conditions during rounds.
• Assure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Monitor the performance of nursing aides.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care plan implementation

Medication administration

Monitoring patient condition

Education

Completed RN program

Job description

Job Details

Location: Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center – Austin, TX 78748
Position: Full Time
Shift: 6pm - 6am (Night shift)

Overview

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, assesses, 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.