Registered Nurse (RN) (85541)

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austin, TX is hiring a Full Time RN Charge Nurse for the night shift. The RN will ensure quality care for residents, overseeing their condition and administering medications.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited RN program and holds an active license in Texas. This role also involves communicating with families and managing incident reports in a skilled nursing facility environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a RN program at an accredited institution.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Texas required.
• Preferred experience in skilled nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes.
• Implement care plans and administer prescribed medications.
• Communicate with patients and their families about changes in condition.

Skills

Resident assessment

Medication administration

Communication skills

Incident reporting

Education

RN program certification

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.