Registered Nurse (RN) (86946)

Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg, TX is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to help ensure high-quality resident care and well-being based on assessments and individualized care plans.

The role involves rounds, medication administration, coordination with physicians, and supervising nursing staff, with a focus on responsive communication and adherence to facility policies. Candidates should hold an active Texas RN license and have experience in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of RN program at an accredited institution.
• Active Texas RN license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes during rounds.
• Ensure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Record physician visits and rounds in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation across shifts.
• Identify significant changes in resident condition and act per facility policies.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per policy.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Communicate with resident’s contact about status changes.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator.

Education

RN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Edinburg , TX 78539

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.