Registered Nurse (RN) - Overnight (83778)

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

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services seeks an RN Charge Nurse for Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in Austin, TX. This PRN role covers the 6pm–6am shift and focuses on ensuring quality resident care and adherence to care plans.

The position requires completion of an RN program and an active Texas RN license; experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred. The RN will oversee nursing staff, document assessments, and coordinate with physicians.

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 in skilled nursing facility settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident conditions during rounds.
• Ensure accurate implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Record physician visits and conduct narcotic reconciliation.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Identify changes in residents’ conditions and act per policy.
• Supervise aides to ensure quality care.
• Complete incident and accident reports per policy.
• Communicate status updates to residents’ designated contacts.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams as needed.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing

Medication administration

Communication

Education

RN program completed

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center - Austin, TX 78748

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: 6pm - 6am 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.