Registered Nurse (RN) (85751)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Weslaco in Weslaco, TX is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to support high-quality resident care. You will oversee shift protocols, monitor conditions, and ensure care plans are followed.

The ideal candidate holds an active Texas RN license, completed an accredited RN program, and has experience in a skilled nursing facility. Strong assessment, communication, and leadership skills are essential to coordinate physicians, staff, and residents.

Qualifications

• Has completed an RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university.
• Must hold an active Registered Nurse license in Texas in good standing.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
• Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
• Administer 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 resident condition and take action per policy.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete incident and accident reports per policy.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessments prior to physician calls.
• Communicate status updates to residents' contacts when asked or if there is a change in condition.
• Assist with other special projects as assigned by the Director of Nurses or the Administrator.

Skills

Resident assessment

Team leadership

Medication administration

Clinical rounds

Education

RN program completion

Texas RN license

Job description

Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Weslaco – Weslaco, TX 78596 | 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.