Weekday Charge Nurse (RN) - Day Shift (87364)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services' Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elgin, TX is seeking an RN Charge Nurse for a 6am–2pm shift. This role supports quality resident care and coordinates with the medical team.

The RN will assess residents, administer medications, supervise aides, complete rounds with physicians, and ensure care plans are followed. Texas RN license in good standing required; SNF experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completing RN program at an accredited school.
• Current Texas RN license in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility 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 document visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation between shifts.
• Identify changes in resident condition and act per facility policy.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete incident/accident reports.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Communicate with resident's contact about status or changes.
• Support other projects as assigned by DON/Administrator.

Skills

Resident assessment

Medication administration

Nursing rounds

Staff supervision

Education

RN program completed

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Elgin, TX 78621

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 6am - 2pm 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.