Registered Nurse (RN) (86473)

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

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse Charge Nurse for the Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brownsville, TX. This full-time role operates on a 6am-6pm shift, providing leadership to ensure high-quality resident care.

The RN will oversee nursing staff, administer medications, document clinical changes, and coordinate with physicians to implement care plans. Texas RN licensure and prior SNF experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of 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 followed as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Record physician visits and rounds in resident records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Identify changes in resident condition and act per policy.
• Oversee nursing aides and supervise care delivery.
• Complete Incident/Accident Reports as required.
• Discharge residents per policy.
• Communicate with residents' contacts about status changes.

Skills

RN qualification

Nursing care

Resident assessment

Documentation

Education

RN license Texas

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Brownsville, TX 78526

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 6am-6pm Shift

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.