RN - Registered Nurse

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen is seeking an experienced RN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care and coordinate day-to-day nursing services in Harlingen, Texas. You will observe, assess, document changes, administer medications, reinforce care plans, and collaborate with physicians.

This full-time role requires Texas RN licensure and prior SNF experience; on-call aspects may apply.

Qualifications

• Has completed a RN program at an accredited school.
• Must hold active RN license in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document and report resident condition changes.
• Ensure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Medication administration

Resident assessment

Documentation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

RN program completion

Texas RN license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlingen, TX 78550, 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.